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8x8 HDMI Matrix 4K
with LCD
User's Guide
P/N: Matrix88HD2
G4-0147A

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  • Page 1 8x8 HDMI Matrix 4K with LCD User's Guide P/N: Matrix88HD2 G4-0147A...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing from gofanco. Our products aim to meet all your connectivity needs wherever you go. For optimum performance and safety, please read the instructions carefully and keep this User's Guide for future reference. If you need more information about our products, please visit www.gofanco.com.
  • Page 3 Introduction The 8x8 HDMI Matrix 4K allows you to select and switch between any of the 8 HDMI source devices to display on any of the 8 HDMI outputs. Features • Connect up to eight HDMI source devices and independently distribute any source to any of the eight HDMI displays •...

  • Page 4: Installation Requirements

    Package Contents • 8x8 HDMI Matrix 4K • IR remote control • IR Receiver cable • Software CD • Phoenix plug • Power adapter (12VDC/3A) • User's guide Installation Requirements • HDMI source devices • HDMI displays • Premium High Speed HDMI cables (not included)
  • Page 5 Product Layout Figure 1: Front Panel Layout LCD screen: Display the Matrix information Output selection buttons (1-8): Press to select an output port Input selection buttons (1-8): Press to select an input source Function Buttons: Preset: Press to add/select a preset configuration Up: Press to select the previous menu item Lock: Long press to lock/unlock the Matrix Menu: Press to activate the LCD's the main menu...
  • Page 6 Figure 2: Rear Panel Layout Analog Audio In (1-8): Connect to the analog output of your source device Analog Audio Out (1-8): Connect to your speakers or headphones SPDIF Out (1-8): Connect to your S/PDIF audio device RJ45: IP or Web GUI control RS232: Connect to your control PC IR In: Connect to the IR receiver cable.
  • Page 7 Hardware Installation Power off all devices including your HDMI source(s) and HDMI display(s). Connect your HDMI source devices to the Matrix 4K's HDMI Input connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI cables not included). Connect your HDMI displays to the Matrix 4K's HDMI Output connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI cables not included).

  • Page 8: Application Diagram

    Application Diagram The application diagram shows the most typical input and output devices used with the 8x8 HDMI Matrix 4K. Figure 3: Application Diagram...
  • Page 9 Matrix Device Control Input Selection and Output Selection Buttons Use the Input selection buttons (see #3 on page 5) and Output selections (see #2 on page 5) to select and switch between any of the 8 source devices to display on any of the 8 displays.
  • Page 10 Menu Allows you to control various aspects of your display device and source device. Output Signal Control The output interface comprises of nine sub-menus Output 1-8 and All. It allows you to switch source device and/or turn off the audio of any output port. Output menu interface Output port menu interface...
  • Page 11 Video Switching Example: Select Input 1 source to display on Output 1 port - Press the Menu button (see #4 on page 5) select Video, then press the Enter button (see #4 on page 5). Press the Up button (see #4 on page 5) or Down button (see #4 on page 5) to choose Source, then press the Enter button.

  • Page 12: Audio On/Off

    Audio On/Off Example: Turn off audio Output 1 port - Press the Menu button (see #4 on page 5) select Output, then press Enter button (see #4 on page 5). Press the Up button (see #4 on page 5) or Down button (see #4 on page 5) to choose Output1.
  • Page 13 Input Signal There are nine sub-menus, Input 1-8 and All. The 3rd level menu includes Video, Audio, and EDID settings.
  • Page 14 Input Signal ON/OFF Example: Turn off video of Input 1 - Select Input, then press Enter. Press the UP or Down button to select Input 1, then press Enter. Press the Up or Down button to select Video, then press Enter. Select Onoff, then press Enter.
  • Page 15 Input Audio On/Off and Select Audio Source Example: Turn On or Off the Input 1 audio. From the main menu select Input / Input 1 / Audio Select Source / HDMI Select Onoff / On or OFF, then press Enter.
  • Page 16 EDID The EDID can be set to each Input. The Matrix is set to Default 1. Example: Set Default 1 to Input 1 - Select EDID from the main Menu, then press Enter button. Press Up button or Down button to select Input 1, then press Enter button.
  • Page 17 Presets Allows you to save, select, or delete presets. Supports up to 8 different presets. Example: To delete Preset 1 - From the main menu, select Preset, then press Enter. Select Clear, then press Enter. Select Scene 1, then press Enter.
  • Page 18 System Configuration Interface Allows you to set Baud rate, DHCP, reboot, and restore factory settings. Network DHCP Default setting: Off...
  • Page 19 Displays IP address, Mac address, and DHCP status.
  • Page 20 RS232 Configure RS232 settings. From the Main menu, select Config / RS232. Baud Rate Data Bit...
  • Page 21 LCD Screen Change LCD screen brightness and screen standby time. Brightness is 8 and standby time is 30 sec by default.
  • Page 22 Menu Setting Configures the menu settings. Select time: Default 30 seconds Select-run: Default Disabled...
  • Page 23 User EDID Save default EDID, output EDID and temporary EDID to a User. Example: Select a Default EDID for User 1 - From the main menu, select Config press Enter. Select User EDID, press Enter. Select User 1, press Enter. Select Default 1, press Enter.
  • Page 24 System Settings Reboot: Default Setting No Timing: Default Setting Endless...
  • Page 25 Timing: Default Setting Endless Factory Reset: Default Setting No Reset Range...
  • Page 26 Device Information Displays Input, Output, and System information. Choose Input 1 Input 1 Status: Link Unconnect Choose NetworkChoose Input 1...
  • Page 27 Network Version Network Status: DHCP, IP, Mask, Gateway, Mac address Log: Run time, Startup time, Operating time, Errors...
  • Page 28 Remote Control Users can control the 8x8 HDMI Matrix 4K using the included IR remote. Point the remote control towards the built-in IR receiver window located on the front panel. An optional IR receiver cable is included to improve IR function in space constrained installations.
  • Page 29 Output select (1-8): Selects an input source to display on an output port. Example: To select Input 1 source to display on Output 1 port - Press Output 1 button (see #3), then press Input 1 button (see #7) All: Selects one input device to display on all outputs. Example: To select Input 2 source to display on all outputs - Press All button (see #4), then press Input 2 (see #7)
  • Page 30 EDID Management The 8x8 Matrix includes 4 EDID modes: Default EDID, User EDID, Output EDID, and Temp 1. The factory default is 4K60Hz 4:4:4 2Ch.
  • Page 31 RS232 Control Connect the 8x8 HDMI Matrix 4K to a PC using an RS232 cable. COM Port Setting Software Control Open the software in the included software CD and the control window appears as shown below. In COM Setting, select the PC's COM port and click Connect.
  • Page 32 RS232 Command List • All commands start with "#". • Do not omit the "_". • Add a space to Command head, Parameter and target...
  • Page 33 RS232 Command List Continued...
  • Page 34 RS232 Command List Continued...

  • Page 35: Web Control

    Web Control Default IP Address The default IP address of the Matrix 4K is 192.168.1.168. Change the IP address of your PC If the IP address of your PC is in the range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, except 192.168.1.168, then there is no need to change it.
  • Page 36 Click Properties. Select Use the following IP Address, and then enter the IP address. Note: You can use any IP address in the range: 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 (excluding 192.168.1.168). Click OK to save the changes. Click Close to exit.
  • Page 37 Web Browser Control Open your web browser and enter the Matrix 4K's IP address 192.168.1.168 into the address bar, and press Enter. Type in user name: admin and password: 123456, then click Login. Status Displays the Matrix current status. Input Rename, switch input video and audio source, switch EDID.
  • Page 38 Output Rename, switch output video and audio output, ARC function. Matrix Assign any of the Input devices to any of the outputs.
  • Page 39 Preset Rename, Clear, Save, or Call a saved preset. System Setting Change password, Reboot, Restore Factory Settings, enter network settings, and enable DHCP.
  • Page 40 Firmware Update In most cases, the Matrix comes with the latest available firmware version when we ship. If available, firmware updates for critical fixes will be posted to gofanco's website for download. MCU Update Connect the Matrix 4K to the PC using the RS232 port.
  • Page 41 Web Update Connect the Matrix 4K to the PC using the RS232 port. Open the update software in the CD. Choose the COM port of the PC, set BAUD rate to 115200, type F0 into Port. Load the firmware in PATH. Click UPDATA.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Specifications B a n d w i d t h 1 8 G b p s 4 8 0 p @ 6 0 H z , 5 7 6 p @ 5 0 H z , 7 2 0 p @ 6 0 H z , R e s o l u t i o n 1 0 8 0 p @ 2 4 / 5 0 / 6 0 H z , 4 K @ 2 4 / 3 0 / 6 0 H z Y U V 4 : 2 : 0 , 4 K @ 6 0 H z Y U V 4 : 4 : 4...
  • Page 43 Disclaimer The product name and brand name may be registered trademarks of related manufacturers. TM and ® may be omitted on the user's guide. The pictures on the user's guide are just for reference, and there may be some slight differences with the actual products.
  • Page 44 Thank you for choosing gofanco www.gofanco.com...