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ALFAtron ALF-MMX88A-N User Manual

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ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY
ALF-MMX88A-N
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8
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Version: ALF-MMX88A-N_2021V1.6

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  • Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-MMX88A-N Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8 All Rights Reserved Version: ALF-MMX88A-N_2021V1.6...
  • Page 2 ALF-MMX88A-N Preface Read this user manual carefully before using the product. Pictures are shown in this manual 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 ALF-MMX88A-N 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ALF-MMX88A-N Table of Contents 1. Product Introduction ....................1 1.1. Features ......................1 1.2. Signal Card ....................... 2 1.3. Package List ..................... 3 2. Panel Description ......................4 2.1. Matrix Front Panel .................... 4 2.2. Matrix Rear Panel ..................... 5 2.3.
  • Page 5 ALF-MMX88A-N 6.3.9. 4I-BT Input Card Command ..............24 6.3.10. 4O-BTS Output Card Command ............26 7. TCP/IP Control ......................28 7.1. Control Mode ....................27 7.2. TCP/IP Communication Software ..............31 7.3. Port Management ................... 32 8. Specification ......................33 8.1.

  • Page 6: Product Introduction

    MMX88A-N supports various changeable cards including HDMI, VGA, and HDBaseT etc. Users can choose to insert different signal cards for different applications. The ALF-MMX88A-N has an RS232 port and a TCP/IP port for convenient control from third-party devices. With its flexible design, the ALF-MMX88A-N can be used for different projects and tends to be an all-in-one solution.

  • Page 7: Signal Card

    ALF-MMX88A-N 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. 4K HDMI input card with 4 HDMI, and 4 external L+R 4I-UH audio ports.

  • Page 8: Package List

    ALF-MMX88A-N 1.3. Package List 1x ALF-MMX88A-N Modular Matrix Switcher  1x IR Remote  1x RS232 Cable  4x Plastic Cushions  1x Power Cord  1 x User Manual  Note: Please contact your distributor immediately should any damage or defect in the...

  • Page 9: Panel Description

    ALF-MMX88A-N 2. Panel Description 2.1. Matrix Front Panel INPUTS MENU SYSTEM MONITOR Video Audio Undo Through OUTPUTS Name Description Built-in IR sensor to receive IR signal sent from IR remote. ① Power LED The LED illuminates red when powered. ②...

  • Page 10: Matrix Rear Panel

    ALF-MMX88A-N 2.2. Matrix Rear Panel SEAMLESS SEAMLESS TCP/IP CONTROL VGA 1 VGA 2 VGA 3 VGA 4 AV 1 VGA 1 VGA 2 AV 2 AV 3 VGA 3 VGA 4 AV 4 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 AV 4...

  • Page 11: Signal Card

    ALF-MMX88A-N 2.3. Signal Card The MMX88A-N supports expansion through various changeable input / output cards of different signals including HDMI, VGA, and HDBaseT. 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.
  • Page 12 ALF-MMX88A-N 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.

  • Page 13: Uh & 4O-Uh

    ALF-MMX88A-N 2.3.2. 4I-UH & 4O-UH 4K seamless HDMI input card with 4 HDMI and 4 external stereo audio ports. 4I-UH Supports HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2.  Compatible with DVI-D signal.  Resolution is up to 4096*2160@60Hz 4:2:2.  Input signal card has character overlay function, and character can be changed to ...

  • Page 14: Uhs & 4O-Uhs

    ALF-MMX88A-N 2.3.3. 4I-UHS & 4O-UHS 4K seamless HDMI input card with 4 HDMI and 4 external stereo audio ports. 4I-HS Supports HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 2.2.  Compatible with DVI-D signal.  Resolution is up to 4096*2160@60Hz 4:2:2, supports up to 8 kinds of resolution.

  • Page 15: Bt & 4O-Bt

    ALF-MMX88A-N 2.3.4. 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.
  • Page 16 ALF-MMX88A-N How the indicators work: Color Definition Status The LED illuminates yellow when power is Yellow Power LED applied. The LED illuminates green when the port is Green Link LED successfully connected to other device via CAT6 cable. Pin layout of the HDBT connector:...

  • Page 17: Bts & 4O-Bts

    ALF-MMX88A-N 2.3.5 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.

  • Page 18: System Connection

    ALF-MMX88A-N 3. System Connection 3.1. Usage Precautions Ensure all components and accessories are included before installation.  System should be installed in a clean environment with adequate temperature and  humidity. All of the power switches, plugs, sockets, and power cords should be insulated and ...

  • Page 19: Button Control

    ALF-MMX88A-N 4. Button Control The Matrix can be controlled via the front panel buttons. Here is a brief operation guide. Format: “Input Channel” + “Switch Mode” +“Output Channel” Note: “Switch Mode”:   AV: Switch AV signal from AV signal card and audio signal from audio card synchronously.

  • Page 20: Ir Remote Control

    ALF-MMX88A-N 5. IR Remote Control The matrix can be controlled via the remote controller. As the function buttons on the IR remote are the same as the ones on the front panel, the IR remote shares the same operations and commands with the control panel.

  • Page 21: Rs232 Control

    ALF-MMX88A-N 6. RS232 Control 6.1. RS232 Communication Port Apart from the front control panel and IR remote control, the Matrix can also be controlled by a far-end control system via the RS-232 communication port. This RS-232 communication port is a female 9 pin D-SUB connector. The definition of the pin layout is shown in the below table.
  • Page 22 ALF-MMX88A-N The interface of the control software is showed below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, show the commands and its feedback information. Command sending area Please set the parameters of COM number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity...

  • Page 23: Rs232 Communication Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N 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 ...

  • Page 24: System Control Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N 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.

  • Page 25: Preset Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N Command Description Feedback V: 01->001 Get the input channel on output channel Status. A: 01->001 one by one. … …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.

  • Page 26: Va Input Card Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N 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.

  • Page 27: Uh Input Card Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N 6.3.6. 4I-UH Input Card Command Command Description Feedback Select audio source for input [x] [x] is port number; [z] stands for audio AUDIO[x]I[z]. AUDIO1I0. source, it can be 0 (embedded HDMI audio) or 1 (analog audio) 6.3.7. 4I-UHS Input Card Command...

  • Page 28: Uhs Output Card Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N Command Description Feedback xx, xx=00~99. Set the image saturation of input [x] to 04xx% USER/I/[x]:04xx%; xx, xx=00~99. Set the image sharpness of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:05xx%; 05xx% xx, xx=00~99. Set the image color temperature of USER/I/[x]:0607%; 0607% input [x] to user/cool/medium/warm.

  • Page 29: Bt Input Card Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N Command Description Feedback Ou001 3840x2160 30Hz Restore the output [x] signal card to USER/O/x:0617%; 0617% factory default. The horizon direction of the output [x] USER/O/[x]:24XX%; signal is divided into XX blocks. The 24xx% value of XX should be less than 9.
  • Page 30 ALF-MMX88A-N 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%; xx=00~99. Set the image saturation of input [x] to 0499% USER/I/[x]:04xx%; xx, xx=00~99.

  • Page 31: Bts Output Card Command

    ALF-MMX88A-N Command Description Feedback Select HDMI embedded audio as audio USER/I/[x]:0711%; 0711% source for input [x]. Select external analog audio input as USER/I/[x]:0712%; 0712% audio source for input [x]. 6.3.10. 4O-BT Output Card Command Command Description Feedback USER/O/[x]:0110%; Enable the analog audio output [x].
  • Page 32 ALF-MMX88A-N 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%;...
  • Page 33 ALF-MMX88A-N 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. Ou01 1600x1200P...

  • Page 34: Tcp/Ip Control

    IP and Gateway can be changed as required; the Serial Port cannot be changed. Control via Single PC  Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the ALF-MMX88A-N and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the ALF-MMX88A-N (192.168.0.178). Same network...
  • Page 35 Control via PC(s) in LAN  The ALF-MMX88A-N can be connected with a router to make up a LAN with the PC(s), this enables it to be controlled in a LAN. Ensure the ALF-MMX88A-N network segment is the same as the router. Please connect as the following figure for LAN control.

  • Page 36: Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    7.2. TCP/IP Communication Software (Exampled by TCPUDP software) 1) Connect a computer and ALF-MMX88A-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 ALF-MMX88A-N (default IP: 192.168.0.178,...

  • Page 37: Port Management

    ALF-MMX88A-N 7.3. Port Management Type 192.168.0.178:100 into your browser search bar. Enter the 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.

  • Page 38: Specification

    ALF-MMX88A-N 8. Specification 8.1. Main Unit Control Part Serial Control Port RS232, 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...

  • Page 39: Uh & 4O-Uh

    ALF-MMX88A-N 8.2.2. 4I-UH & 4O-UH 4I-UH Input (4) HDMI, (4) Audio (4) Female 19-pin type-A HDMI, Input Connector (4) 3-pin pluggable terminal block Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V 75Ω Input Impedance 20Hz～20K Hz Frequency Response 4O-UH Output (4) HDMI, (4) Audio...

  • Page 40: Uhs & 4O-Uhs

    ALF-MMX88A-N 8.2.3. 4I-UHS & 4O-UHS 4I-UHS Input (4) HDMI, (4) Analog audio (4) Female 19-pin type-A HDMI, Input Connector (4) 3-pin pluggable terminal block Power Consumption Color Depth 8bit 4O-UHS Output (4) HDMI, (4) Analog audio (4) Female 19-pin type-A HDMI,...

  • Page 41: Bts & 4O-Bts

    ALF-MMX88A-N Output Impedance 75Ω 20Hz～20K Hz Frequency Response General Protocol TCP/IP Gain Bandwidth 10.2Gbps Resolution Up to 4Kx2K Crosstalk <-50dB@5MHz Transmission Distance 1080P 70m, 4Kx2K ≤ ≤ Embedded HDMI audio: PCM, Dobly Digital, DTS, DTS- Audio Signal Format Analog audio: PCM HDMI Standard HDBT 1.0, HDMI 1.4 and HDCP 1.4...
  • Page 42 ALF-MMX88A-N Transmission Distance 1080P ≤ Embedded HDMI audio: PCM, Dobly Digital, DTS, DTS- Audio Signal Format Analog audio: PCM HDMI Standard HDBT 1.0, HDMI 1.3 and HDCP 1.3 EDID Support manual EDID management...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    ALF-MMX88A-N 9. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high-quality connecting cable cable Output image ghosting Inappropriate image Adjust corresponding image setting of the display settings Output image with color Reconnect the display and...
  • Page 44 ALF-MMX88A-N 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 to authorized dealer Broken RS232 port for inspection. Cannot control the device Send command 50605% to...

  • Page 45: After-Sales Service

    ALF-MMX88A-N 10. After-sales Service Should you experience problems using the Alfatron ALF-MMX88A-N, please refer to the manual and troubleshooting and maintenance section (6). Should the error persist, note that any transport costs of the equipment to the distributor are borne by the user during the warranty.

  • Page 46: Warranty

    ALF-MMX88A-N 11. Warranty 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company. The serial number on the product must be clearly visible and not have been tampered with in any way whatsoever.
  • Page 47 ALF-MMX88A-N 1.10 The Company will, at its sole option, provide one of the following three remedies to whatever extent it shall deem necessary to satisfy a proper claim under this limited warranty: 1.10.1 Elect to repair or facilitate the repair of any defective parts within a reasonable period of time, free of any charge for the necessary parts and labor to complete the repair and restore this product to its proper operating condition.;...

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