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8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix
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Version: WolfPack8x8_2019V1.0

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  • Page 1 User Manual WolfPack8x8 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix All Rights Reserved Version: WolfPack8x8_2019V1.0...
  • Page 2 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio 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 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 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

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Features ......................1 1.2 Package List ...................... 1 2. Specification ....................... 2 3. Panel Description ......................4 3.1 Front Panel ......................4 3.2 Rear Panel ......................5 4. Video Resolution Down-scaling .................. 6 5.
  • Page 5 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 9.3 RS232 Communication Commands ..............23 9.3.1 System Commands ................23 9.3.2 Control Management ................23 9.3.3 Query Commands ................. 25 9.3.4 Lock/unlock Commands ................ 29 9.3.5 Audio Commands .................. 29 9.3.6 HDCP Compliance ................30 9.3.7 EDID Management ................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 1. Introduction The WolfPack8x8 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: Specification

    8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix with Audio 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 Version Up to 2.0...
  • Page 8 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Control Connector (1) USB-A, (1) 3.5mm jacks, (1) 3-pin terminal block, (1) RJ45 General Transmission Distance 4K/60Hz/444 5m,4K/60Hz/420 10m,1080P 15m Bandwidth 18Gbps -5℃ ~ +55℃ Operation Temperature -25℃ ~ +70℃ Storage Temperature Relative Humidity 10% ~ 90% External Power Supply Input: AC 100V~240V, 50/60Hz;...

  • Page 9: Panel Description

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 3. Panel Description 3.1 Front Panel 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 10: Rear Panel

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 3.2 Rear Panel Name Description HDMI input ports, 8 in total, connects with HDMI INPUTS ① sources. HDMI: 8 in total, connects with HDMI displays. The OUTPUTS ② latter four HDMI ports have down-scaling function. SPDIF: audio output ports for de-embedded HDMI audio, 8 in total.

  • Page 11: Video Resolution Down-Scaling

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 4. Video Resolution Down-scaling The product supports video resolution down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display, shown in the below chart. Input Output Resolutio Color Refresh Downscale 1080p Specs...

  • Page 12: System Connection

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 5. System Connection 5.1 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 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 6. Panel Button Control 6.1 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 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 6.5 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.

  • Page 15: Ir Remote Control

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 7. IR Remote Control The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive IR signal from IR remote to enable IR control. If the external IR receiver or other IR control device need to be used, the IR IN port on rear panel can be connected.

  • Page 16: Gui Control

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8. 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...

  • Page 17: Switching Tab

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8.1 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 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8.2 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 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Audio Volume  Eight pairs analog L/R audio to control their outputs volume. 8.3 Configuration Tab EDID Copy Copy the EDID of the selected output device to one or more input source device. ...
  • Page 20 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio 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 21: Cec Tab

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8.4 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. ...
  • Page 22 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio 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 23: Rs232 Tab

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8.5 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. ...

  • Page 24: Interface Tab

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8.6 Interface Tab Modify the title bar label.  Modify the button labels. ...

  • Page 25: Network Tab

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8.7 Network Tab Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).  Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway.  8.8 Access Tab Modify the login password.  Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ...

  • Page 26: Gui Upgrade

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 8.9 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 27: Rs232 Control

    Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path.  9.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect WolfPack8x8 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 28: Rs232 Communication Commands

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Set the parameters (baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity bit) correctly to ensure reliable RS232 control. 9.3 RS232 Communication Commands  Case-sensitive.  “[“, “]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real ...
  • Page 29 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Command Function Feedback Example ports. Disable output devices HDMI OUT 05 Down Scale down-scaling function. OFF! [xx]=00~04, HDMI OUT 06 Down Scale OFF! xx =01~04 is the DS[xx]OFF. HDMI OUT 07 Down Scale corresponding number of OFF! output 5,6,7 or 8 port, if the xx HDMI OUT 08 Down Scale...

  • Page 30: Query Commands

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 9.3.3 Query Commands Command Function Feedback Example GetGuiIP. Query GUI IP GUI_IP:192.168.0.178! SetGuiIP:xxx.xxx Set GUI IP SetGuiIP:192.168.0.178! .xxx.xxx. Set the baud rate Baudratexxxx/xx Set Local RS232 Baudrate Is xxx/xxxxxx. xxxx/xxxxx/xxxxxx! of local serial port GUI Or RS232 Query Status: MUH88-H2 V1.0.0...
  • Page 31 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Analog Out 02 Volume Mute! Analog Out 02 Volume 32! Audio Out 03 Switch To Video Out 05! Analog Out 03 Volume Mute! Analog Out 03 Volume 79! Audio Out 04 Switch To Video Out 05! Analog Out 04 Volume Mute! Analog Out 04 Volume 37! Audio Out 05 Switch To Video Out 05!
  • Page 32 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Turn ON Output 01! Turn ON Output 02! Turn ON Output 03! Query 5V Status of Turn ON Output 04! STA_POUT. output port. Turn ON Output 05! Turn ON Output 06! Turn ON Output 07! Turn ON Output 08! Query 5V Status of...
  • Page 33 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Analog Out 05 Volume Mute! Analog Out 05 Volume 86! Audio Out 06 Switch To Video Out 05! Analog Out 06 Volume Mute! Analog Out 06 Volume 69! Audio Out 07 Switch To Video Out 05! Analog Out 07 Volume Mute! Analog Out 07 Volume 46! Audio Out 08 Switch To Video Out 05!

  • Page 34: Lock/Unlock Commands

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 9.3.4 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! 9.3.5 Audio Commands Command Function Feedback Example SPDIF OUT and ANALOG Audio Out 01 Switch To OUT(They are same input audio Video Out 05!

  • Page 35: Hdcp Compliance

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 9.3.6 HDCP Compliance Command Function Feedback Example OUT 01 HDCP ON! Force able and output HDCP 1.4. OUT 02 HDCP ON! OUT 03 HDCP ON! [xx]=00~08, HDCP[xx]O OUT 04 HDCP ON! xx =01~08 is the number of output OUT 05 HDCP ON! port, if the xx =00, it means all OUT 06 HDCP ON!

  • Page 36: Edid Management

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 9.3.7 EDID Management Command Function Feedback Example All Input EDID Set Default! System Initialization..PTN1111 Restore the factory default EDIDMInit. MUH88-H2 EDID data for each input. V1.0.0 Power ON! Front Panel UnLock! Upgrade EDID via Serial Port [xx]=00~08 ...
  • Page 37 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Command Function Feedback Example need to disconnect all HDBaset before sending the command(s) Input ports xx use built-in EDID [xx]=00~08 xx=01~08 is the number of the input port, if the xx=00, it means all input ports. Input All EDID Upgrade OK By EDID/[xx]/[yy].
  • Page 38 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix Command Function Feedback Example Query EDID status of Input port. [xx]=00~08, xx =01~08 is the number of input port, if the xx =00, it means all input ports. Note: If built-in EDID09 is not ...

  • Page 39: Cec Control

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 9.3.8 CEC Control If the input sources, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices are supports CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of IR remote. CEC[I/O][AA][BB][CC][DD]. The “[I]” represents the input port. The “[O]” represents the output port. ...
  • Page 40 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI0204446D. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6D. Power on. CEC Input 02 Send Success! CECI0204446C. CECI[AA][BB][CC]6C. Power off. CEC Input 02 Send Success!  Control the output display device: Command Example and Command Description Response CECO05404441.

  • Page 41: Firmware Upgrade

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 10. 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 42: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 12. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions The connecting cables may not Check whether the cables be connected correctly or it are connected correctly and Color losing or no may be broken. in working condition. video signal output Make sure the connection is Fail or loose connection.
  • Page 43 8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix compliant with the output resolution. Check to ensure the Wrong connection. connection between the control device and the unit Cannot control the Type in correct RS232 device by control Wrong RS232 communication communication parameters: device (e.g.

  • Page 44: Customer Service

    8x8 HDMI2.0 Matrix with Audio Matrix 13. 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.

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