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User Manual MAT.HDMI88-4K 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: MAT.HDMI88-4K_2016V1.0...
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Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time. Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes. Altimium www.altimium.com...
4.2.4.2 Via 4-pin EDID DIP switcher ............12 4.3 TCP/IP Control....................13 4.3.1 Control Modes ..................13 4.3.2 Control MAT.HDMI88-4K via TCP/IP communication software ....14 4.3.3 Control MAT.HDMI88-4K via web-based GUI ........16 4.3.3.1 Scene Menu ................16 4.3.3.2 Control Menu ................17 4.3.3.3 Configuration Properties ..............
1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MAT.HDMI88-4K MAT.HDMI88-4K is a professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher that features receiving up to 8 HDMI2.0& HDCP2.2 compliant signal and output 8 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.
4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance ① ③ ② ④ SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS MAT.HDMI88-4K ⑥ ⑦ ⑧⑨ Figure 2- 1 Product Appearance Name Description Illuminate red when power on; Power ① Turn green in standby mode; Indicator Blink red when upgrading.
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 MAT.HDMI88-4K to enable serial control;...
4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Step5. Connect the TCP/IP ports of control device (e.g. a PC) and MAT.HDMI88-4K to enable IP control; Step6. Insert an IR receiver to the IR IN port to enable IR control; Step7. Plug a DC 24V power adapter to the power port of MAT.HDMI88-4K.
Uninstallation Delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.2.2 Basic Settings Firstly, connect MAT.HDMI88-4K 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.
Other symbols including “.”, “,”, “/”, “%”, “;”, “^”. are parts of the commands. 3) Feedbacks listed in the column “Feedback Example” are only for reference, feedbacks may vary according to different operations. Dial the EDID switcher to “1111” before sending commands pertaining to software Altimium www.altimium.com...
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Transfer signal from input x to output x. 1 Through. All@. Switch on all outputs. All Open. [x]@. Switch on output x. 1 Open. Switch off all outputs, but except coaxial All$. All Closed. outputs for digital audio [x]$. Switch off output x. 1 Closed. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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EDID of all file inputs) Upgrade success Send EDID file (.bin) within 10 seconds. Used for programing customized EDID UpgradeIntEDI Please send data x=12~14, please refer to 4.2.4 D[x]. EDID file EDID Management for more details. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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“x” stands for output port, can be 1~8 or ALL. When x=ALL, it means manage /%[x]:[y]. /%ALL:0. HDCP status of all outputs. “y” stands for HDCP status, can be 1 (with HDCP) or 0 (not with HDCP). Enable auto HDCP management %0801. %0801. (HDCP Active) Altimium www.altimium.com...
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DHCP 0 1 2 3 4 Inquire connection status for all inputs, Connect N Y Y N %9971. N means there is no source, Y means 5 6 7 8 there is connected source. Connect N Y Y N Altimium www.altimium.com...
Invoking embedded EDID data: Send command “EDID[X]B[y].” to enable input to invoke embedded EDID data of MAT.HDMI88-4K . 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].”...
EDID data. 4.2.4.2 Via 4-pin EDID DIP switcher Beside EDID can be managed via RS232 commands, MAT.HDMI88-4K 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.
Figure 4-4 Modify the IP of PC Controlled by PC(s) in LAN The MAT.HDMI88-4K 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 MAT.HDMI88-4K’s network segment is the same with the router.
4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 4-5 Connect to LAN Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the MAT.HDMI88-4K to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the MAT.HDMI88-4K. Do please remember the PC’s original network segment.
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4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher Figure 4-6 Connect to TCPUDP 2) Enter commands in designed area to control MAT.HDMI88-4K, see as below: Enter your command here. Commands are the same with RS232 commands listed in 4.2.3 RS232 Communication Here you will receive the feedback after a command is sent.
4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 4.3.3 Control MAT.HDMI88-4K via web-based GUI In addition to control MAT.HDMI88-4K via communication software 8x8 The Matrix Switcher can be controlled via web-based GUI It allows users to interact with the Matrix Switcher through graphical icons and visual indicators.
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. Setting Button Figure 4-10 Control Menu The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output; Altimium www.altimium.com...
Return Button Figure 4-11 Embedded EDID All embedded EDID of MAT.HDMI88-4K are shown in the above interface. User can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. 2) Select “EDID Copy” to enter the following interface: Altimium...
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EDID from output device. Step3: Click “Confirm” to save the setting or click “Cancel” to cancel operation. 3) Select “Audio Out” to enter the following interface to turn on/off the Audio Output. Return Button Figure 4-13 Audio EDID Altimium www.altimium.com...
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Figure 4-14 Status- LCD 2) Select “Button” to enter the following interface to modify the name of buttons. Return Button Figure 4-15 Status- Button 3) Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway. Return Button Figure 4-17 Network 5. Password At the top of the interface, click “Password” to enter the following interface to inquire and modify the admin or user password. Altimium www.altimium.com...
4.3.4 TCP/IP Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of MAT.HDMI88-4K 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.
Steps to upgrade the device: Step1. Connect the control PC to the USB port of MAT.HDMI88-4K. Step2. Reboot MAT.HDMI88-4K to enter upgrade mode. Press and hold button 2& 3 when rebooting. The power indicator will keep blinking in upgrade mode.
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Figure 4-22 Upgrade firmware via DfuSe Demonstration Step4. Click Choose… to load desired upgrade file (.dfu). Step5. Click Upgrade to start. Make sure the button Leave DFU mode is available to ensure control PC and MAT.HDMI88-4K are connected successfully. Altimium www.altimium.com...
4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 6. Panel Drawing 436 mm SYSTEM MONITOR POWER OUTPUTS MAT.HDMI88-4K 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...
Adjust the distance and of the IR signal or not angle and point right at the pointing at the IR receiver IR receiver. Power Indicator remains off Fail loose power Check whether the cables when powered on connection are connected correctly Altimium www.altimium.com...
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Send it to authorized by 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. Altimium www.altimium.com...
Product version and name. Detailed failure situations. The formation of the cases. Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local distributor. Altimium www.altimium.com...
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