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MP-HD-88A-N
4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N
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Version: MP-HD-88-N_2016V1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual MP-HD-88A-N 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N All Rights Reserved Version: MP-HD-88-N_2016V1.0...
  • Page 2 Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is designed for MP-HD-88A-N & MP-HD-88A (without TCP/IP port). Pay attention to the different details when reading this manual.
  • Page 3 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 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 ...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.2.4.2 Via 4-pin EDID DIP switcher ............11 4.3 TCP/IP Control....................12 4.3.1 Control Modes ..................12 4.3.2 Control MP-HD-88A-N via TCP/IP communication software ....13 4.3.3 Control MP-HD-88A-N via web-based GUI ........... 14 4.3.3.1 Scene Menu ................15 4.3.3.2 Control Menu ................16 4.3.3.3 Configuration Properties ..............
  • Page 5 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 6. Panel Drawing ......................24 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................25 8. After-sales Service ....................27...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MP-HD-88A-N MP-HD-88A-N is a professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher that features receiving up to 8 HDMI2.0& HDCP2.2 compliant signal and output 4 HDMI1.4& HDCP1.4 compliant signal. It provides 8 auxiliary audio ports for de-embedded HDMI audio output. It also boasts powerful EDID management to ensure reliable AV distribution and routing.

  • Page 7: Product Appearance

    ① ② ④ MP-HD-88A-N SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS ⑥ ⑦ ⑧⑨ Figure 2- 1 Product Appearance of MP-HD-88A-N Name Description Illuminate red when power on; Power ① Turn green in standby mode; Indicator Blink red when upgrading. ② LCD Screen Display real-time operation status.

  • Page 8: System Connection

    Step2. Connect HDMI displays (e.g. HDTV) to HDMI OUTPUTs with HDMI cables; Step3. Connect speakers/ amplifiers to the AUDIO OUTPUTs with audio cables; Step4. Connect the RS232 ports of control device (e.g. a PC) and MP-HD-88A-N to enable serial control.

  • Page 9: System Applications

    4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Step7. Plug a DC 24V power adapter to the power port of MP-HD-88A-N.  1) When connecting to HDMI2.0 sources, make sure the HDMI cable is compliant with HDMI2.0 to ensure reliable transmission; 2) Connect amplifiers that are capable to decode HDMI audio to the SPDIF ports, or there will be no output on the amplifiers.

  • Page 10: Rs232 Control

     Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.2.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MP-HD-88A-N 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 11: Rs232 Communication Commands

    4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 4.2.3 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 12 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Command Function Feedback Example Transfer all inputs to corresponding All#. All Through. outputs, like 1->1, 2->2… [x]#. Transfer signal from input x to output x. 1 Through. All@. Switch on all outputs. All Open. [x]@. Switch on output x.
  • Page 13 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Command Function Feedback Example Invoke embeded EDID data No.y to input x, y=1~10 y=1~10 EDID information 720P 2D 5.1CH 720P 3D 5.1CH 720P 2D 2CH 720P 3D 2CH EDID/[x]/[y]. EDID/8/3 1080P 3D 5.1CH 1080P 2D 5.1CH 1080P 3D 2CH 1080P 2D 2CH 2160P 2D 5.1CH...
  • Page 14 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Command Function Feedback Example Reset to factory default. Switch mode: all through; scene/ HDCP %0911. status remains the same. Factory Default The customized EDID data will be deleted automatically. Enable the SPDIF audio output of output x.

  • Page 15: Edid Management

     Invoking embedded EDID data: Send command “EDID[X]B[y].” to enable input to invoke embedded EDID data of MP-HD-88A-N . For example, send “EDID[4]B[3]” , the INPUT device (4) will gain embedded EDID data is that 720P 2D 2CH.  EDID Copy: Send command “EDIDM[X]B[y].”...

  • Page 16: Via 4-Pin Edid Dip Switcher

    EDID data. 4.2.4.2 Via 4-pin EDID DIP switcher Beside EDID can be managed via RS232 commands, MP-HD-88A-N boasts a 4-pin EDID DIP switcher to manage EEID. Dial the switchers to invoke demanded EDID data.  Embedded EDID data: 10 sets in total, the chart below illustrate the 10 Embedded EDID data.

  • Page 17: Tcp/Ip Control

    8080. IP 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 MP-HD-88A-N, and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the MP-HD-88A-N (192.168.0.178).

  • Page 18: Control Mp-Hd-88A-N Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N  Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The MP-HD-88A-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 MP-HD-88A-N’s network segment is the same with the router.

  • Page 19: Control Mp-Hd-88A-N Via Web-Based Gui

    4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Figure 4- 5 Connect to TCPUDP 2) Enter commands in designed area to control MP-HD-88A-N, see as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Commands...

  • Page 20: Scene Menu

    4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below: Figure 4- 7 Login GUI This system divides into administrator and user mode. Administrator mode: User name: admin; Password: admin (default setting) User mode: User name: user;...

  • Page 21: Control Menu

    4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 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. 4.3.3.2 Control Menu Click “Control” to enter the following interface, it provide intuitive I/O connection switching.
  • Page 22 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Return Button Figure 4- 10 Embedded EDID All embedded EDID of MP-HD-88A-N are shown in the above interface. User can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. 2) Select “EDID Copy” to enter the following interface:...
  • Page 23 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 3) Select “Audio Out” to enter the following interface to turn on/off the Audio Output. Return Button Figure 4- 12 Audio EDID 2. Status: 1) At the top of the interface, click “Status” to enter the following interface to modify the name and mode of this machine, and then they will be display in LCD screen.
  • Page 24 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Return Button Figure 4- 14 Status- Button 3) Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Return Button Figure 4- 15 Status-Scene 3. Network: At the top of the interface, click “Network” to enter the following interface to inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway.

  • Page 25: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    4.3.4 TCP/IP Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of MP-HD-88A-N 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 26: Gui Update

    Figure 4- 18 TCP/IP Configuration 4.3.5 GUI Update GUI for MP-HD-88A-N supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface. After that, click...

  • Page 27: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port

    Steps to upgrade the device: Step1. Connect the control PC to the USB port of MP-HD-88A-N. Step2. Reboot MP-HD-88A-N to enter upgrade mode. Press and hold button 2& 3 when rebooting. The power indicator will keep blinking in upgrade mode.

  • Page 28: Specification

    4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 5. Specification Input Output Input 8 HDMI Output 8 HDMI, 8 SPDIF audio Input Output Female Type-A HDMI Female Type-A HDMI Connector Connector 3.5mm RCA connector Standards HDMI2.0& HDCP2.2 Standards HDMI1.4& HDCP1.4 Control Ports 1 IR IN (3.5mm jack) Control Ports 1 TCP/IP (female RJ45) 1 RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block)
  • Page 29 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 6. Panel Drawing 436 mm MP-HD-88A-N SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS 23 mm CONTROL ON DIP 1 2 3 4 SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF SPDIF IR IN R S232 EDID FIRMWARE INPUTS OUTPUTS...
  • Page 30 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection...
  • Page 31 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N Switch again. Manage the EDID data display does manually make There is a blank screen on support the resolution of resolution video the display when switching the video source. source automatically compliant with the output resolution.
  • Page 32 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher-N 8. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. 1) Product Limited Warranty: We warrants that our products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day the product leaves warehouse (check the SN mark on the product).

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