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ALF-MUH88A-N
8x8 HDMI Matrix

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  • Page 1 ALFATRON ELECTRONICS GmbH GERMANY ALF-MUH88A-N 8x8 HDMI Matrix...
  • Page 2 ALF-MUH88A-N Preface Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is for operation instruction only, not for maintenance. Trademarks Product model and logo are trademarks.
  • Page 3 4K 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To ensure 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

    ALF-MUH88A-N Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to the MUH88A-N ................1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package List ...................... 1 2. Product Appearance of MUH88A-N ................2 3. System Connection ..................... 4 3.1 Usage Precautions .................... 4 3.2 Connection Diagram ..................4 3.3 Connection Procedure ..................
  • Page 5 ALF-MUH88A-N 4.3.3.3 Configuration Properties .............. 19 4.3.4 TCP/IP Configuration ................23 4.3.5 GUI Update.................... 23 4.4 Firmware Upgrade through USB port .............. 24 5. Specification ......................26 5.1 Supported Resolution ..................26 6. Panel Drawing ......................27 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ................28...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ALF-MUH88A-N 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the MUH88A-N MUH88A-N is a professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher that features receiving up to 8 HDMI1.4& 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.

  • Page 7: Product Appearance Of Muh88A-N

    ALF-MUH88A-N 2. Product Appearance of MUH88A-N Figure 2- 1 Product Appearance of MUH88A-N Name Description Illuminate red when power on; Power Turn green in standby mode; ① Indicator Blink red when upgrading. LCD Screen Display real-time operation status. ② Output selection buttons, press the buttons to switch input OUTPUTS ③...
  • Page 8 ALF-MUH88A-N  Pictures shown in this manual are for reference only.

  • Page 9: System Connection

    ALF-MUH88A-N 3. System Connection 3.1 Usage Precautions 1) System should be installed in a clean environment with prop temperature and humidity. 2) All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated. 3) All devices should be connected before power on.

  • Page 10: System Applications

    ALF-MUH88A-N  1) When connecting to HDMI1.4 sources, make sure the HDMI cable is compliant with HDMI1.4 to ensure reliable transmission; 2) Connect amplifiers that are capable to decode HDMI audio to the SPDIF ports, or there will be no output on the amplifiers.

  • Page 11: System Operations

    ALF-MUH88A-N 4. System Operations 4.1 IR Control Connect an IR receiver to the IR IN port of the switcher, users can control it through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote: Standby: Enter/ exit standby mode ①...

  • Page 12: Rs232 Communication Commands

    ALF-MUH88A-N CommWatch Figure 4-2 Icon of The interface of the control software is showed as below: Parameter Configuration Monitoring area, indicates whether the command sent works. Command Sending area CommWatch Figure 4-3 Control Interface of Set the parameters (baud rate, data bit, stop bit and parity bit) correctly to ensure reliable RS232 control.
  • Page 13 ALF-MUH88A-N EDID management (with grey background) Baud rate: 9600 Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons. System Locked! /%Unlock; Unlock the front panel buttons. System Unlock! /^Version;...
  • Page 14 ALF-MUH88A-N Command Function Feedback Example BlackscreenON[ Switch on input x. BlackscreenON1. BlackscreenOF Switch off input x. BlackscreenOFF1. F[x]. Save the present operation status to Save[y]. Save To F1 preset command y, y=0~11. Recall[y]. Recall preset command y, y=0~11. Recall From F1 Clear[y].
  • Page 15 ALF-MUH88A-N Command Function Feedback Example Invoke embeded EDID data No.y to input x, y=1~10 y=1~10 EDID information 720P 2D 5.1CH 720P 3D 5.1CH 720P 2D 2CH 720P 3D 2CH EDID/[x]/[y]. EDID/8/3 1080P 3D 5.1CH 1080P 2D 5.1CH 1080P 3D 2CH 1080P 2D 2CH 2160P 2D 5.1CH...
  • Page 16 ALF-MUH88A-N Command Function Feedback Example Reset to factory default. Switch mode: all through; scene/ HDCP %0911. status remains the same. Factory Default The customized EDID data will be deleted automatically. Enable the SPDIF audio output of output x. DigitAudioON[x]  x=1~8, enable the SPDIF audio DigitAudio ON output of single output port.

  • Page 17: Edid Management

    ALF-MUH88A-N Command Function Feedback Example 1 2 3 4 Inquire connection status for all outputs, Connect Y Y N N %9972. N means there is no display, Y means 5 6 7 8 there is connected display. Connect Y Y N N...

  • Page 18: Via 4-Pin Edid Dip Switcher

    ALF-MUH88A-N example, send “EDIDM[1]B[5]” , the INPUT device (1) will gain EDID data from OUTPUT device(5).  Program Customized EDID data: Besides 10 kinds of embedded EDID, this product can program 3 kinds of customized EDID data. The EDID dial switch should be make sure on the “1111” status.

  • Page 19: Tcp/Ip Control

    ALF-MUH88A-N Note: 1) EDID information listed in the above chart is factory default data. Embedded EDID data can be updated by sending command UpgradeIntEDID[x]. 2) Embedded EDID data can also be invoked via command EDID/[x]/[y]. 4.3 TCP/IP Control 4.3.1 Control Modes TCP/IP default settings: IP is 192.168.0.178, Gateway is 192.168.0.1, and Serial Port is...

  • Page 20: Control Muh88A-N Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    ALF-MUH88A-N Figure 4-5 Connect to LAN Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the MUH88A-N to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the MUH88A-N. Do please remember the PC’s original network segment.
  • Page 21 ALF-MUH88A-N Figure 4-6 Connect to TCPUDP 2) Enter commands in designed area to control MUH88A-N, 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.

  • Page 22: Control Muh88A-N Via Web-Based Gui

    ALF-MUH88A-N 4.3.3 Control MUH88A-N via web-based GUI In addition to control MUH88A-N 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.

  • Page 23: Control Menu

    ALF-MUH88A-N Setting Button Figure 4-9 Scene Menu All ten scenes are shown in above interface. Select a scene and then click “Load” can invoke the selected scene. 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.

  • Page 24: Configuration Properties

    ALF-MUH88A-N users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. Buttons 1~8 at the right-bottom corner provides quick saving and recall for overall connection status. For example: Step1: Select button1 at INPUT column Step2: Select button 5 at OUTPUT column (If all OUTPUT ports in needed, you only need to click “All”.)
  • Page 25 ALF-MUH88A-N Return Button Figure 4-12 Copy EDID The EDID of INPUT device can be gained from OUTPUT devices. Step1: Select one OUTPUT device that you want to copy its EDID. Step2: Select one or more input devices that need to gain EDID. When select To All inputs, all input devices will copy the EDID from output device.
  • Page 26 ALF-MUH88A-N 2. Status: 1) At the top of the interface, click “Status” to enter the following interface to modify the name and mode of this machine, and then they will be display in LCD screen. Return Button Figure 4-14 Status- LCD 2) Select “Button”...
  • Page 27 ALF-MUH88A-N Return Button Figure 4-16 Status-Scene 3. Network: At the top of the interface, click “Network” to enter the following interface to inquire and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway. Return Button Figure 4-17 Network 5.

  • Page 28: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    ALF-MUH88A-N Return Button Figure 4-18 Password In the above interface, turn on the Front Panel to lock all buttons of machine, they cannot be operated. 4.3.4 TCP/IP Configuration IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of MUH88A-N 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.

  • Page 29: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port

    ALF-MUH88A-N Figure 4-20 GUI Update Select the desired update file and press Apply, it will start upgrading then. 4.4 Firmware Upgrade through USB port MUH88A-N boasts a USB port for firmware upgrade on the rear panel. Preparation: copy the upgrade software DfuSe Demonstration& upgrade file (.dfu) to control PC.
  • Page 30 ALF-MUH88A-N 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 MUH88A-N are connected successfully.

  • Page 31: Specification

    ALF-MUH88A-N 5. Specification Input Output Input 8 HDMI Output 8 HDMI, 8 SPDIF audio Input Output Female Type-A HDMI Female Type-A HDMI Connector Connector 3.5mm RCA connector Standards HDMI1.4& HDCP2.2 Standards HDMI1.4& HDCP1.4 Control Ports 1 IR IN (3.5mm jack)

  • Page 32: Panel Drawing

    ALF-MUH88A-N 6. Panel Drawing...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    ALF-MUH88A-N 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection...
  • Page 34 ALF-MUH88A-N Change for another HDMI EDID management does The HDMI cable is broken cable which is in good not work normally at the output end. working condition. Switch again. Manage the EDID data display does manually make There is a blank screen on...

  • Page 35: After-Sales Service

    Remarks: For any questions or problems, please try to get help from your local distributor. 1. Limited warranty in respect of Alfatron Products Only 1.1 This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship in this product. 1.2 Should warranty service be required, proof of purchase must be presented to the Company.
  • Page 36 ALF-MUH88A-N improper packing and shipping (such claims must be presented to the carrier), lightning, power surges, or other acts of nature. This limited warranty does not cover any damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from the installation or removal of this product from...
  • Page 37 ALF-MUH88A-N 1.10.3 Issue a refund of the original purchase price less depreciation to be determined based on the age of the product at the time remedy is sought under this limited warranty. 1.11 The Company is not obligated to provide the Customer with a substitute unit during the limited warranty period or at any time thereafter.

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