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- Page 1 MX88-4KUHDE.2 8x8 HDMI Matrix with Analog and Digital Audio Outputs User Manual Version: V1.0.0...
- Page 2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Do not expose this apparatus 6. Clean this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping or only with dry cloth. splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 7. Unplug this apparatus 2.
- Page 3 Warnings of FCC This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ...................... 2 Overview....................2 Features ....................2 Package Contents ..................3 Specifications ................... 3 Panel Description ..................4 Front Panel..................4 Rear Panel ..................5 Installation and Wiring ..................7 Installation ....................7 Wiring ....................... 7 Front Panel Control.................. -
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Overview This product is an 8x8 HDMI Matrix with 4K@60 4:4:4 8bit, HDR10, HLG & Dolby Vision and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. It allows eight sources to be switched to any of the eight displays simultaneously. The matrix also provides analog and digital audio output ports, which can be set to output de-embedding audio or ARC audio from the associated HDMI output. -
Page 6: Package Contents
control options Supports the third-party remote to control the matrix through IR learning (Configure IR learning function through web UI) Supports firmware upgrade through web UI Package Contents 1 x Matrix 1 x AC Power Cord with US Pins ... -
Page 7: Panel Description
Technical S/PDIF OUT: Support PCM, Dolby and DTS up to 5.1 Channel. Maximum Data Rate 18Gbps Front panel buttons, IR, RS232, LAN (Telnet Control Method &WEB UI) General Operating Temperature 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Humidity 10% to 90%, non-condensing Human-body Model:... -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Name Description Indicator IR Window Receives signals from IR remote. Output Select Left (◄)/Right (►): press to select output channels. Input Select Up (▲)/Down (▼): • Short press to select input channels. • Hold down the Up (▲) and Down (▼) buttons Selection Button simultaneously for at least 3s to display the matrix IP address on LED indicator. -
Page 10: Installation And Wiring
Installation and Wiring Installation The Matrix occupies 1U space and can be placed on a solid and stable surface or installed on a standard equipment rack. Steps to install the matrix on an equipment rack: Attach the installation bracket to the enclosure using the screws provided in the package separately. - Page 11 Steps for device wiring: Connect HDMI IN Connect the HDMI sources (such as PC, Blu-ray player, Apple TV, 4K media player, etc) to the HDMI IN 1-8 of the Matrix. Connect HDMI OUT Connect HDMI display devices (such as TV, projector, LED/LCD display) to the HDMI OUT 1-8 of the Matrix.
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Page 12: Front Panel Control
Front Panel Control Basic switch of input sources to output displays and matrix IP address can be achieved by using front panel buttons. Power on matrix and wait till the front panel LED shows the input channel numbers correspond to output channels. Then the Matrix is ready for operation. - Page 13 Press the Left (◄) or Right (►) button to select output channel. The LED blinks to show the selected output channel. Press the Up (▲) or Down (▼) button to select input channel. The LED still blinks. Hold “Enter” button for at least 3s to copy the EDID of the display connected to the selected output port to the selected input source.
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Page 14: Ir Remote Control
IR Remote Control The Matrix can be controlled by the IR Remote provided. Point the Remote directly to the Matrix, now you can select input source for each output display. Previous Input Next Input Output 2 To select input source for output display: Locate the target output you want to switch inputs for, numbered 1-8 vertically in the middle. - Page 15 player, the Remote can be switched to "4E" code by short pressing the System Code Switch on the Remote panel. At the same time, you may redefine the IR system code of the Matrix using the API command or Web UI. Virtual IR Code Supported by Default (Matrix Switching Code) Code Out1...
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Page 16: Rs232 Control
Connect a control PC or control system to the RS232 port of the receiver. API command for RS232 control is available in the separate document “ API Command Set MX88-4KUHDE.2 ”. A professional RS232 serial interface software (e.g. Serial Assist) may be needed as well. -
Page 17: Web Ui Control
Web UI Control The Web UI designed for the matrix is available for basic controls and advanced settings of the device. The Web UI can be accessed through a browser with latest version, e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Opera, IE, etc. The default network mode of matrix is DHCP, if it isn’t connected to a DHCP server, the matrix supports for local 169.254 IP address. - Page 18 • If advanced setting is required, click “Admin” and enter “admin” (default password) to login as Admin. The main page will appear. • In User mode, you can also click “Admin Login” on the upper right corner, then input the default password “admin” to enter General Setting and Advanced Setting pages.
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Page 19: Matrix Control
Matrix Control (1) Video Matrix Control This section manages distribution of input video sources to output displays. Click the button in the table to select the input for the output display (button turns from white to green once selection is done). By default, INPUT 1 routes to OUTPUT 1, …, INPUT 7 routes to OUTPUT 7, INPUT 8 routes to OUTPUT •... - Page 20 (2) Audio Matrix Control This section allows you to select audio for analog audio output (1~8) and S/PDIF output (1~8) between HDMI and ARC. HDMI: Set analog and S/PDIF port (1-8) outputs de-embedding audio of • HDMI output. OUTPUT 1 outputs de-embedding audio of HDMI OUT 1…OUTPUT8 outputs de-embedding audio of HDMI OUT 8.
- Page 21 Port: Click to select the HDMI input / output port to show its audio • details. Refresh: Click to refresh the current audio information. • (3) Presets This section saves/loads the input/output switch settings to or from the Matrix. Save: Save the selection settings to local PC. •...
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Page 22: General Setting
General Setting General Setting page allows you to redefine names of video inputs and outputs, audio de-embedded outputs and audio outputs easy to remember. Save: Click to save the name change. • • Reset: Click to reset the name change. Note: The length of alias name is limited to 15 characters total. -
Page 23: Advanced Setting
Advanced Setting Advanced Setting page is user for advanced control of the following functions: (1) Lower Power Mode The Lower Power Mode allows you to set standby function to on or off. The default setting is OFF. Note: • When set to “ON”, the unit will enter into the Standby mode, which save power than normal operating mode. - Page 24 • Switch video channel through web UI, IR or API commands also can exit standby mode. (2) IR System Code This section allows you to set IR System Code from the drop-down menu. The matrix has 2 different IR codes sets to help alleviate interference with devices that may contain a similar IR code.
- Page 25 Learn: Click to begin IR learning. • • Save: After IR learning is finished, click to save the current learning. Cancel: After IR learning is finished, click to cancel the current learning. • • Clear: Clear the current learning selection. Note: You can also set IR Learning function through API Commands.
- Page 26 function again, the box you click on the window will turn red and blink, shows the IR code learning is conflicting. (4) EDID Preset This section allows you to configure EDID setting of each input port. To set up the EDID setting for HDMI input: Go to the target HDMI Input and select the settings from its drop-down menu.
- Page 27 value; if the EDID of the connected display is damaged, the input EDID will be the default value. (5) EDID Read This section allows you to read/save EDID of an output port, or write specific EDID to an output port. Click “Enter” to enter EDID setting page: •...
- Page 28 (6) CEC Control Edit: Click to enter the following window to do command testing, set and • save commands of Display On/Off. • Output: Select one port (OUTPUT 1~8) to set. Command Testing: Input a Display on/off command, and then click •...
- Page 29 display to power off automatically when no signal is present. For example, if Auto control is set as on and the time is set to 2 minutes, the output display will power off automatically when there’s no signal at the display for 2 minutes.
- Page 30 (9) Input & Output Hide This section is used to hide or unhide input and output ports in Video Matrix Control and Audio Matrix Control sections. To hide specific input and output ports: Uncheck the boxes next to the desired ports, click “Apply”. The Input 5, Input 8, Output 2, Output 4 and Output 7 disappear in Video Matrix Control and Audio Matrix Control sections.
- Page 31 By default, Remove login step is set as disabled. (11) Change Password This section is where Admin Login Password to be changed. Note: Password must be 4 to 16 characters in length, alphanumeric only. By default, Login password is admin. (12) Network Network is used to set between the static and dynamic IP address.
- Page 32 DHCP server, the matrix supports for local 169.254 IP address. (13) Custom Web UI Logo This section allows you to create your own logo for the Web UI. To create customized Web UI logo: click “Browse” for the new logo file, and choose “Apply”.
- Page 33 This Section allows you to update firmware. To update Firmware: Click “Browse” for the update bin file. Click “Update” to proceed. The matrix will reboot automatically after upgrading is completed. Note: Do not power off the matrix during the upgrading. (17) System This section allows you to reboot or reset the matrix to factory defaults.
- Page 34 To reset matrix to factory defaults: Click “Factory Reset” and then click “OK” in the pop-up window. When the reset is successful, all the matrix settings will be restored to factory default and matrix will reboot automatically. Please wait for about 2 minutes to reassess the Web UI.
- Page 35 Note: More API commands, please refer to the separate document “API Command Set_MX88-4KUHDE.2 ”. The return value will display in “Log” window. (19) Log The Log window is where Web UI setting change records display and where the return value of the telnet commands display.
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Page 36: Warranty Terms And Conditions
Warranty All LINK products come with a 2-year limited liability warranty. This warranty includes parts and labor repairs on all components found to be defective in material or workmanship under normal conditions of use. This warranty shall not apply to products which have been abused, modified, or disassembled.
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