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X2-88A
Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher with Audio
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Version: X2-88A_2015V2.5
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  • Page 1 User Manual X2-88A Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher with Audio All Rights Reserved Version: X2-88A_2015V2.5 www.ute.de...
  • Page 2 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is applicable to X2-88 with little adjustment: X2-88 doesn’t support audio signal cards.
  • Page 3 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 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

    2.2.10. X2-4I-UH & X2-4O-UH ................. 12 2.2.11. X2-4I-UF & X2-4O-UF ................. 13 2.2.12. X2-4I-BT & X2-4O-BT ................14 2.2.13. X2-AU88 Stereo Audio (X2-88A Only) ..........15 3. System Connection ....................16 3.1. Usage Precautions ..................16 3.2. Connection Diagram ..................16 3.3.
  • Page 5 4.3.2. RS232 Communication Commands ............. 19 4.4. TCP/IP Control (Optional) ................26 4.4.1. Control Modes ..................26 4.4.2. Control X2-88A via TCP/IP communication software ......28 4.4.3. Port Management ................. 29 5. Specification ......................30 5.1. Main Unit ......................30 5.2.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    It has 1 RS232 port and 1 optional TCP/IP port for convenient control from third-party. With its flexible design, X2-88A can be used for different project and tend to be an all- in-one solution. It is the combo solution for multimedia conference rooms, control rooms, broadcasting rooms, shopping center etc.

  • Page 7: X2 Signal Card (Changeable Cards)

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 1.2.1. X2 signal card (changeable cards) X2-88A supports multiple signal cards as listed in the following charts: Spec Inputs Signal Format Models X2-4I-HD HDMI X2-4I-HS HDMI& analog audio X2-4I-DV DVI, HDMI, VGA, AV,...

  • Page 8: Panel Description

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 2. Panel Description 2.1. X2-88A 2.1.1. Front Panel Figure 2- 1 Front Panel of X2-88A Name Description ① IR sensor, receive IR signal sent from IR remote Power ② Illuminate red once powered on indicator ③...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    TCP/IP Used for TCP/IP control port 2.2. Changeable Cards X2-88A 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. X2-4I-DV & X2-4O-DV DVI signal card.
  • Page 10 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) X2-4O-DV: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from X2-4I-DV, or other kinds of input cards. Pin Layout of the DVI-I connector (Dual-Link). (Female) Function Function T.M.D.S.Data2- T.M.D.S.Data3+ T.M.D.S.Data2+ +5V Power Ground (return for T.M.D.S.

  • Page 11: X2-4I-Ds& X2-4O-Ds

    5 resolutions: 1024x768, 1280x720, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200. Before using X2-4O-DS, upgrade the front-board and backboard of X2-88A. Seek technical assistant from our technical supporters. DVI interfaces on the signal card are same with the interfaces on X2-4I-DV&...

  • Page 12: X2-4I-Hd & X2-4O-Hd

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) DVI- YPbPr: Signal Signal GREEN BLUE Other pins are unused. DVI- VGA (female): Signal Signal Horizontal Sync GREEN Analog Vertical Sync Analog Other pins are unused. 2.2.3. X2-4I-HD & X2-4O-HD HDMI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.3) It boasts embedded EDID management, and supports DDC.

  • Page 13: X2-4I-Hs & X2-4O-Hs

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) TMDS Data 1- DDC Clock TMDS Data 0+ No Connect TMDS Data 0 Shield TMDS Data 0- TMDS Clock- TMDS Clock TMDS Clock+ Shield 2.2.4. X2-4I-HS & X2-4O-HS Seamless HDMI signal card with auxiliary audio port (Please check the specification from 5.2.4)
  • Page 14 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Output card only supports VGA output X2-4I-VG: input card, maximum four input signal, support VGA (RGBHV), YPbPr, S- video, C-video& CVBS. Input signal can pass to output device through any kinds of output cards.

  • Page 15: X2-4I-Va

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) VGA- C-VIDEO: Signal Signal Other pins are not used. 2.2.6. X2-4I-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;...

  • Page 16: X2-4I-Ss

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) The BNC connector is shown as the figure below. Tip (+) Sleeve ( ) BNC Connector 2.2.8. X2-4I-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;...

  • Page 17: X2-4I-Uh & X2-4O-Uh

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) X2-4O-TP: output card, maximum output four HDMI TP signal, output signals from X2-4I-TP, or other kinds of input cards, need to work with HD-70XR. How the indicators work: Color Definition Status Blink once powered on;...

  • Page 18: X2-4I-Uf & X2-4O-Uf

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) It also boasts embedded EDID management. X2-4I-UH: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device through X2-4O-UH, or other kinds of output cards. Note: When matching with output cards that do not support 4Kx2K, adjust the input resolution to 1080p to enable reliable output.

  • Page 19: X2-4I-Bt & X2-4O-Bt

    Multi-mode optical fiber module& Multi-mode optical fiber cable Before using X2-4I-UF & X2-4O-UF, upgrade the front-board and backboard of X2-88A. Seek technical assistant from our technical supporters. 2.2.12. X2-4I-BT & X2-4O-BT 4K Twisted pair card (Please check the specification from 5.2.12) Support HDTV, compatible with HDBT 1.0, HDMI1.4a&...

  • Page 20: X2-Au88 Stereo Audio (X2-88A Only)

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 2.2.13. X2-AU88 Stereo Audio (X2-88A Only) 8x8 stereo audio cross point switching card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.13) It supports the balanced/unbalanced audio, by different connection. It is not a hot plug card, fixed on the chassis.

  • Page 21: System Connection

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 3. System Connection 3.1. Usage Precautions 1) System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and humidity. 2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe.

  • Page 22: Control Operations

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 4. Control Operations 4.1. Front Panel Button control Users can control X2-88A 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”...

  • Page 23: Ir Remote Control

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 4.2. IR Remote control With the IR remote, X2-88A 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.

  • Page 24: Rs232 Communication Commands

    Unused Unused Unused Unused When X2-88A connects to the RS232 port of a computer with control software, users can control it by that computer. To control the switcher, users need to use RS232 control software. 4.3.2. RS232 Communication Commands With this command system, users are able to control and operate the X2-88A with RS232 software remotely.
  • Page 25 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Communication protocol: Baud rate: 9600; Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity bit: none. Command Description Feedback X2-88A or MMX88A /*Type; Inquire the models information. /%Lock; Lock front panel buttons. System Locked! /%Unlock;...
  • Page 26 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Save the present operation to the Save[Y]. preset command [Y]. [Y] ranges from 0 Save To F8 to 9. Recall From F8 V: 01->001 Recall[Y]. Recall the preset command [Y]. A: 01->001 … …...
  • Page 27 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Restore factory default. All I/O connection will be restored to 0911%. straight through: 1->1, 2->2,…; saved operation status will remain the same. X2-4I-HS Set the brightness of input [x] to xx, USER/I/[x]:02xx%; 02xx%...
  • Page 28 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Set the resolution of output [x] to Resolution USER/O/[x]:0813%; 1280x1080P @60Hz Out03 1920x1080P 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%;...
  • Page 29 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Set the resolution of input [x] to USER/I/[x]:0620%; 0620% 1920X1200@60Hz. USER/I/[x]:0617%; Restore input [x] to factory default. 0617% USER/I/[x]:0606%; Auto-adjust VGA signal 0606% USER/I/[x]:0698%; Update software 0698% X2-4I-VG Set the signal of input channel [x] to USER/I/[x]:0622%;...
  • Page 30 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 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%;...

  • Page 31: Tcp/Ip Control (Optional)

    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 X2-88A, and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the X2-88A (192.168.0.178).
  • Page 32  Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The X2-88A 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 X2-88A’s network segment is the same with the router.

  • Page 33: Control X2-88A Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    Step3. Set the X2-88A’s network segment to the same as the router. Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one. Step5. Connect the X2-88A and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN, each PC is able to control the 2X-88A asynchronously.

  • Page 34: Port Management

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.3.2 RS232 Communication Commands Here you will receive the feedback when a command is sent. 4.4.3. Port Management Type the designed website 192.168.0.178:100 in your browser.

  • Page 35: Specification

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 5. Specification 5.1. Main Unit Control parts Serial control RS232, 9- female D 2 = TX, 3 = RX, port connector Configurations 5 = GND Front panel Installation Rack Mountable Buttons control Options...

  • Page 36: X2-4I-Ds & X2-4O-Ds

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 5.2.2. X2-4I-DS & X2-4O-DS X2-4I-DS X2-4O-DS Input 4 DVI Output 4 DVI Input Output Female DB24+5/HDMI Female DB24+5/HDMI Connector Connector output Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Level Input Output 75Ω 75Ω Impedance...

  • Page 37: X2-4I-Hs & X2-4O-Hs

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 5.2.4. X2-4I-HS & X2-4O-HS X2-4I-HS X2-4O-HS 4 HDMI 4 HDMI Input Output 4 Analog Audio 4 Analog Audio 19-pin Type-A 19-pin Type-A Female Input Output Female 3-pin pluggable Connector Connector 3-pin pluggable terminal block...

  • Page 38: X2-4I-Va

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 5.2.6. X2-4I-VA Video Audio Input 4 VGA Input 4 Stereo Audio Input Input 3-pin Pluggable Female 15 pin HD Connector Connector Terminal Block Input Level 0.5 ~ 2.0Vp-p CMRR >90dB @20Hz ~ 20KHz...

  • Page 39: X2-4I-Ss

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 5.2.8. X2-4I-SS Input Output Input 4 SDI Output 4 SDI Input Output Female BNC Female BNC Connector Connector General 8, 10, 12 bit Audio Signal SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI Color Depth Transmission 1080p≤100M 1080p...

  • Page 40: X2-4I-Uf & X2-4O-Uf

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Frequency 20Hz～20K Hz Input Impedance 100Ω (Differential) Response X2-4O-UH Video Output Audio Output Output 4 HDMI Output 4 Stereo Output Output 3.5mm Stereo audio Female HDMI Connector Connector connector Min.～Max. Output 75Ω T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V...

  • Page 41: X2-4I-Bt & X2-4O-Bt

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Up to 4Kx2K Resolution 1km (Single mode transmission, using Single Mode Optical Transmission Module and OM3 Single Mode Fiber Cable) Distance 300m (Multi-mode transmission, using Single/ Multi mode Optical Module and OM3 Multi-Mode Fiber Cable) Data Rate 10.2Gbit/s...

  • Page 42: X2-Au88 (X288A Only)

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) Audio Format Analog audio: PCM HDMI Support HDMI1.4a Standard EDID& HDCP Compliant with HDCP 1.4; Support manual EDID management Management 5.2.13. X2-AU88 (X2-88A Only) Input Output Input 8 stereo Output 8 stereo Input...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 6. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Bad quality of the Try another high quality connecting cable cable Output image with ghost Impropriate image setting Adjust corresponding of the displayer image settings Output image with color...
  • Page 44 RS232 / IR remote / been broken. dealer for repairing. front panel buttons If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support (info@ute.de). U.T.E. electronic GmbH & Co. KG www.ute.de...

  • Page 45: After-Sales Service

    X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) 7. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running X2-88A, please check and deal with the problems referring to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty.
  • Page 46 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) U.T.E. electronic GmbH & Co. KG www.ute.de...
  • Page 47 X2-88A: Modular 8x8 Matrix Switcher (with Audio) U.T.E. electronic GmbH & Co. KG www.ute.de...
  • Page 48 U.T.E. electronic GmbH & Co. KG Tel: +49-2302-282830 Fax: +49-2302-28283-10 Email: info@ute.de Website: www.ute.de...

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