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MX88PRO AV
The TMX88PRO AV is a professional 8x8 HDMI
2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher. The matrix is an
eight-input by eight-output HDBaseT and HDMI
matrix with HDCP 2.2 and up to 4K/UHD@60Hz
video support. It transmits 4K video to distances
up to 40 meters and 1080p video to distances up
to 70 meters over a single CATx Ethernet cable.
Features
8x8 HDBaseT matrix switcher with
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built in audio matrix.
Fully compliant with the HDMI 2.0
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and HDCP 2.2.
Supports HDMI resolutions up to
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4K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10.
Features eight mirrored HDMI
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outputs for eight HDBaseT outputs
The eight HDBaseT outputs support
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24V PoC, allowing the receivers to
draw their power from the matrix
switcher over the HDBaseT cable.
Transmits a 4K signal up to 40
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meters and a 1080p signal up to 70
meters over a single CATx Ethernet
cable.
Volume adjustment for analog L+R
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audio outputs.
Supports comprehensive EDID
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management and advanced HDCP
management.
CEC Control.
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  • Page 1 24V PoC, allowing the receivers to draw their power from the matrix switcher over the HDBaseT cable. The TMX88PRO AV is a professional 8x8 HDMI Transmits a 4K signal up to 40 ▪ meters and a 1080p signal up to 70 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher.
  • Page 2 TMX88PRO AV PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operation instruction only, and is not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at December, 2019.
  • Page 3 MX88PRO AV SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................1 Product Introduction ..................1.1 Features ....................... 1.2 What’s in the Box ..……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the TMX88PRO AV ............3 System Connection ....................4 Usage Precautions ..................4.1 Connection Diagram ..................4.2 System Operations ....................5 Signal Switching ...................
  • Page 5 MX88PRO AV Control the Remote Third-party Device from Local ......8.1.3 Control a Local Third-party Device from Remote ......8.1.4 RS232 Control Software ................8.2 RS232 Commands ..................8.3 System Setting ................8.3.1 Signal Switching ................8.3.2 Audio Setting .................. 8.3.3 HDCP Setting .................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    TMX88PRO AV 1. Introduction 1.1.Product Introduction The TMX88PRO AV is a professional 8x8 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT matrix switcher. The matrix is an eight-input by eight-output HDBaseT and HDMI matrix with HDCP 2.2 and up to 4K/UHD@60Hz video support. It transmits 4K video to distances up to 40 meters and 1080p video to distances up to 70 meters over a single CATx Ethernet cable.

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    MX88PRO AV 2. What’s in the Box ▪ 1x TMX88PRO AV 8x8 HDMI 2.0 HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 2x Mounting Ears with 6 Screws ▪ 4x Plastic Cushions with 4 Screws ▪ 1x AVGear 12V IR Receiver ▪ 1x IR Remote ▪...

  • Page 8: Product Appearance Of The Tmx88Pro Av

    TMX88PRO AV 3. Product Appearance of the TMX88PRO AV Front Panel MENU PRESET BACK DOWN TMX88PRO AV ① LCD Screen: Presents real-time operation status. ② Power LED: Illuminates RED when the device is in standby mode, illuminates GREEN when device is powered on.
  • Page 9 MX88PRO AV Rear Panel ALL IN ALL OUT RS232 IR EYE TCP/IP ① INPUT: Eight type-A female HDMI input ports to connect HDMI sources. ② AUDIO MATRIX OUT/ARC: Eight 3-pin terminal blocks and eight Toslink connectors to connect speakers or amplifiers for HDMI input audio de-embedding or HDBaseT output audio de-embedding.
  • Page 10 TMX88PRO AV ⑦ IR OUT: 1~8: Eight 3.5mm jacks to connect eight IR emitters to send the IR signal ⚫ received from the corresponding HDBaseT receivers. ALL OUT: 3.5mm jack to connect the IR emitter to send the IR signal ⚫...

  • Page 11: System Connection

    MX88PRO AV 4. System Connection 4.1 Usage Precautions ▪ System should be installed in a clean environment with temperature and humidity maintained to within equipment specifications. ▪ All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and safe.

  • Page 12: System Operations

    TMX88PRO AV 5. System Operations The matrix switcher can be controlled by using the buttons on the front panel. Whenever a command is accepted, the indicators of all the buttons pressed will blink three times then they will go off. If the command fails, the indicators will go off immediately without blinking.

  • Page 13: Edid Management

    MX88PRO AV Report the signal switching status. Report the connection status of all HDMI input ports. LINK Y means the corresponding input port is connected to a source device, N means there is no connection LINK N N N between the input port and source device. Report the connection status of all HDBT output OUT 1 ports.
  • Page 14 TMX88PRO AV To copy the EDID data from one HDBT output to one or several inputs: ⚫ Example: Input 1, 2, 3 and 4 learn the EDID data of HDBT output 2. Learn HDBT OUT < Learn HDMI OUT Select Learn HDBT OUT Press to confirm.

  • Page 15: Audio Setting

    MX88PRO AV 5.5 Audio Setting The matrix switcher provides eight analog L+R audio output ports and eight digital SPDIF output ports for audio de-embedding. The audio source selection of these eight audio output ports, and the L+R audio volume can be controlled by the front panel buttons.

  • Page 16: Preset Setting

    TMX88PRO AV AUDIO Setting < IP Address Press Press to select AUDIO Setting. Press L+R OUT 2 L+R OUT 2 < to enter the tab. Press to select L+R OUT 2 Vol. L+R OUT 2 Vol Press to enter the setting tab.

  • Page 17: Gui Control

    MX88PRO AV 6. GUI Control The switcher can also 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 switching.

  • Page 18: Signal Switching

    TMX88PRO AV 6.1 Signal Switching 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 19: Audio Setting

    MX88PRO AV 6.2 Audio Setting Audio Source Selection ⚫ • There are sixteen audio sources can be selected for eight analog L+R audio output ports, and twenty-four audio sources can be selected for eight digital SPDIF output ports. L+R Output Audio Volume Control ⚫...

  • Page 20: Configuration

    TMX88PRO AV 6.3 Configuration 6.3.1 Down-scaling • Enable/disable video resolution down-scaling function of HDMI output 1~8 ports. When enable down-scaling, the 4K input can be automatically degraded to 1080p output for compatibility with 1080p display which is connected to the HDMI output port.

  • Page 21: Hdcp Setting

    MX88PRO AV 6.3.2 HDCP Setting • Set the HDCP mode of HDMI and HDBaseT outputs to Passive or Active. Mode Description Automatically follows the HDCP version of source Passive device. If the input video has HDCP content, the HDCP ⚫ version of HDMI output is HDCP 1.4 for broader video solution.

  • Page 22: Edid Copy

    TMX88PRO AV 6.3.3 EDID Copy • Copy the EDID data from a single output port to one or several input ports. Operation: 1) Select one output port. 2) Select one or several input ports. Press ALL to select all input ports.

  • Page 23: Edid Setting

    MX88PRO AV 6.3.4 EDID Setting Click EDID Setting to enter the below section to set a predefined EDID for input ports. • Select a built-in EDID for one or several input ports. Operation: 1) Select a built-in EDID. 2) Select one or several input ports. Press ALL to select all input ports. 3) Click Confirm to save setting.

  • Page 24: Cec Control

    TMX88PRO AV 6.4 CEC Control If the input source devices, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices support CEC, they can be controlled via the following CEC interface. 1) Input Source Device Control Select one or several HDMI input source devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫...
  • Page 25 MX88PRO AV 2) HDBT Output Device Control Select one or several HDBaseT output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫ function buttons. 3) HDMI Output Device Control Select one or several HDMI output devices to be controlled, and then press ⚫...

  • Page 26: Rs232 Control

    TMX88PRO AV 6.5 RS232 Control Send RS232 commands to control third-party devices which are connected to the ⚫ far-end HDBaseT receivers. Operation: 1) Select the HDBaseT port which is connected to HDBaseT receiver which must have third-party device attached. 2) Set the baud rate.

  • Page 27: Access Setting

    MX88PRO AV 6.6 Access Setting Reset the login admin and user password. ⚫ Lock or unlock the front panel buttons. ⚫ Get the GUI and firmware version. ⚫ Click Confirm to save any changes or click Cancel to cancel any changes that have been made.

  • Page 28: Interface Setting

    TMX88PRO AV 6.7 Interface Setting Modify title bar label, LCD readout and button labels. ⚫ Click Confirm to save any changes or click Cancel to cancel any changes that have been made.

  • Page 29: Network Settings

    MX88PRO AV 6.8 Network Settings Static IP or Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). ⚫ Modify the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. ⚫...

  • Page 30: Graphic User Interface Upgrade

    TMX88PRO AV 6.9 Graphic User Interface 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.

  • Page 31: Ir Control

    MX88PRO AV 7. IR Control 7.1 IR Remote Control The matrix switcher has a built-in IR sensor on the front panel for receiving IR control signal from IR remote. In addition, it also provides IR REC port on the rear panel to connect an external IR receiver for IR local control.

  • Page 32: Ir Pass-Through Control

    TMX88PRO AV 7.2 IR Pass-through Control The matrix switcher supports bi-directional IR pass-through, allowing the devices to be controlled by both source and destination ends. This section provides connection and switching examples to illustrate possible configurations. 7.2.1 Control Local Input Device from Remote The same basic principle applies when controlling the local input device from the remote location.
  • Page 33 MX88PRO AV Control local input device through IR ALL OUT port ⚫ The emitter can be connected to the IR ALL OUT port on matrix switcher to control all local input devices. In this case, the IR receiver must be connected to the IR IN port on each connected HDBaseT receiver, as shown in the diagram below: HDMI: HDBaseT:...

  • Page 34: Control Remote Output Device From Local

    TMX88PRO AV 7.2.2 Control Remote Output Device from Local The remote displays can be controlled from the local matrix switcher location. Control remote device through IR IN port ⚫ Example: Switch HDMI input 3 to HDBaseT output 3. Connect an IR receiver to IR IN 3 port on the matrix switcher, then connect an IR...
  • Page 35 MX88PRO AV Control remote device through IR ALL IN port ⚫ The receiver can be connected to the IR ALL IN port on matrix switcher to control all remote output devices. In this case, the IR emitter must be connected to the IR OUT port on each connected HDBaseT receiver, as shown in the diagram below: IR Receiver Display Remote...

  • Page 36: Rs232 Control

    TMX88PRO AV 8. RS232 Control 8.1. RS232 Control Connection 8.1.1 Matrix Switcher Local Control To control the matrix switcher from a local PC, the 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable is used to connect between the matrix and PC. The connection diagram is shown...

  • Page 37: Control The Matrix Switcher Remotely

    MX88PRO AV 8.1.2 Control the Matrix Switcher Remotely To control the matrix switcher from remote location, please connect one or more PCs to the RS232 ports of HDBaseT receivers with the 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cables. The matrix switcher can be controlled by any one of PCs, the connection diagram is shown below: HDMI: RS232:...

  • Page 38: Control The Remote Third-Party Device From Local

    TMX88PRO AV 8.1.3 Control a Remote Third-party Device from Local To control a third-party device from local, first determine which HDBaseT receiver is connected to (1 in the diagram below). Next, connect a PC to the corresponding RS232 port of matrix switcher with 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable, then connect a third- party device (e.g.

  • Page 39: Control A Local Third-Party Device From Remote

    MX88PRO AV 8.1.4 Control the Local Third-party Device from Remote To control a third-party device from remote, first determine which HDBaseT receiver is connected to (1 in the diagram below). Next, connect a PC to the RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver with 3-pin to DB9 RS232 Cable, then connect a third-party device (e.g.

  • Page 40: Rs232 Control Software

    TMX88PRO AV 8.2 RS232 Control Software If the matrix switcher and third-party devices needs to be controlled from PC by an RS232 connection, a RS232 control software should be installed in PC. Here using CommWatch.exe as an example. The icon is shown below:...

  • Page 41: Rs232 Commands

    Command Description and Feedback PowerON. Power on the system. Power ON! PowerOFF. Power off the system. Power OFF! /*Name. Report product name. TMX88PRO AV /*Type. Report product model. HDBaseT Matrix V1.0.0 CPLD:V1.0.0 /^Version. Report software version. VideoDriverVersion:V1 .0.0 RST. Reset to factory default.
  • Page 42 TMX88PRO AV Command Example Command Description and Feedback DS00OFF. Disable the video resolution down- HDMI OUT 01 Down scaling function of HDMI output Scale OFF! DS[XX]OFF. [XX]. [XX]=00~08. The “[XX]=00” … … represents all HDMI outputs. HDMI OUT 08 Down...
  • Page 43 1~8. Turn ON Output 01! Turn ON Output 02! Report the on/off status of all STA_POUT. … … outputs. Turn ON Output 16! GUI Or RS232 Query Status: HDBaseT Matrix STA. Report all system status. TMX88PRO AV V1.0.0 Power ON!

  • Page 44: Signal Switching

    TMX88PRO AV Command Example Command Description and Feedback HDBT Power ON! Front Panel UnLock! Local RS232 Baudrate Is 9600! GUI_IP:192.168.0.178! Output 01 Switch To In …… IN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Report the connection status of all STA_IN.
  • Page 45 MX88PRO AV Command Example Command Description and Response IR Follow Video ON! Local 01 IR Out Switch To Remote 01 IR IN! Local 02 IR Out Switch STA_IR. Report IR switching status. To Remote 02 IR IN! … … Local 08 IR Out Switch To Remote 04 IR IN! PresetSave01.

  • Page 46: Audio Setting

    TMX88PRO AV 8.3.3 Audio Setting Command Example Command Description and Response Select audio source [YY] for SPDIF SPDIF01:04. audio output [XX]. [XX]=00~08, The “[XX]=00” represents all SPDIF audio outputs. [YY]=01~24. [YY] Audio Audio Source Source Out5 Breakout Breakout Out6 Breakout...
  • Page 47 MX88PRO AV Command Example Command Description and Response Volume down Analog Out 01 Volume Mute … … Unmute 00~100 Volume value Analog Out 08 Volume Analog Out 01 Volume Mute! … … Analog Out 08 Volume Mute! Analog Out 01 Volume UnMute! …...

  • Page 48: Hdcp Setting

    TMX88PRO AV Command Example Command Description and Response Analog Out 01 Switch To Video In 04! Analog Out 02 Switch To Video Out 02! … … 8.3.4 HDCP Setting Command Example and Command Description Response The HDCP content of output [XX] HDCP00MAT.
  • Page 49 MX88PRO AV … … OUT 15 HDCP BYPASSS! OUT 16 HDCP BYPASSS!

  • Page 50: Edid Management

    TMX88PRO AV 8.3.5 EDID Management Command Example Command Description and Response Reset factory default EDID to all All Input EDID Set EDIDMInit. input ports. Default! Upgrade the EDID data of the EDIDUpgrade01. input port [XX]. EDIDUpgradeU. [XX]=00~08, U. [XX]=00, represents all inputs.

  • Page 51: Third-Party Device Control

    MX88PRO AV Command Example Command Description and Response [XX]=01~08, represents HDBT output 1~8. [XX]=09~16, represents HDMI output 1~8. [YY]=00, represents all inputs. [YY]=01~08, represents HDMI input 1~8. EDIDSTA00. Input 01 EDID From 01 Internal EDID! Report the EDID status of input Input 02 EDID From 01 [XX].
  • Page 52 TMX88PRO AV Command Example Command Description and Response “123456” to the far-end [X]=1, the baud rate is 2400 third-party device. [X]=2, the baud rate is 4800 The third-party device is [X]=3, the baud rate is 9600 connected to the far-...

  • Page 53: Cec Control

    MX88PRO AV 8.3.7 CEC Control If the input sources, HDBaseT output devices and local HDMI output devices support CEC, they can be controlled by sending the following command instead of via IR remote. CEC[I/O][AA][BB][CC][DD]. The “[I]” represents the input port. The “[O]” represents the output port. ⚫...
  • Page 54 TMX88PRO AV ✓ Control the output display device: Command Example and Command Description Response CECO05404441. CECO[AA][BB][CC]41. Volume up. CEC Output 05 Send Success! CECO05404442. CECO[AA][BB][CC]42. Volume down. CEC Output 05 Send Success! CECO05404443. CECO[AA][BB][CC]43. Mute CEC Output 05 Send Success! CECO038004.

  • Page 55: Specifications

    MX88PRO AV 9. Specifications Video Input Input (8) HDMI Input Connector (8) Type-A female HDMI HDMI Input Resolution Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10,1080p 3D Video Output Output (8) HDBaseT, (8) HDMI Output Connector (8) RJ45, (8) Type-A female HDMI Up to 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4, HDR10, 1080p 3D. HDMI Output Resolution Supports 4K to 1080p down-scaling.
  • Page 56 TMX88PRO AV (8) IR IN, (1) IR ALL IN, (8) IR OUT, (1) IR ALL OUT, Control port (1) IR REC, (9) RS232, (1) FIRWARE, (1) TCP/IP (19) 3.5mm jacks, (9) 3-pin terminal blocks, (1) Type- Control Connector A USB, (1) RJ45...

  • Page 57: Firmware Upgrade

    MX88PRO AV 10. Firmware Upgrade Please follow the steps as below to upgrade firmware by the FW port on the rear panel: 1) Prepare the latest two upgrade files and rename them as “08010000.APP” and “08010000.APS” on PC. 2) Power off the switcher, and connect the FW port of switcher to the PC with USB cable.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    TMX88PRO AV 11. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Potential Causes Solutions Bad quality Try another high-quality connecting cable. cable. Output image with video snow. Failed or loose Make sure the connection is connection. good. Check with oscilloscope or No signal at the input / multimeter if there is any output end.

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