Aurora Multimedia ASP-88 R2 User Manual

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USERS GUIDE
ASP-88 R2
8x8 HDMI Matrix
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Manual Number: 130102

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Summary of Contents for Aurora Multimedia ASP-88 R2

  • Page 1 USERS GUIDE ASP-88 R2 8x8 HDMI Matrix Manual Number: 130102...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

     Power outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use only the power adapter and power connection cables designed for this unit.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................2 INTRODUCTION ........................3 About ..............................3 Features ..............................4 DESCRIPTION ........................... 5 Front Panel ............................5 Rear Panel ............................6 External IR ............................7 EDID SETUP..........................8 Dip Switch ............................. 8 OPERATION ..........................
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    User Guide PACKAGE CONTENTS Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if any items are missing or damaged. • ASP-88 R2 Matrix Remote • • IEC Power Cord x 1 • 2 Rack Mount Angle Brackets •...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    User Guide INTRODUCTION About ™ The ASP-88 8x8 HDMI Matrix provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1 channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources to the any four displays at the same time. This solution is well suited for use in home theater, conference room presentation systems, or other similar setting or application.
  • Page 6: Features

    User Guide Features State-of-the-art chipset embedded for utmost compatibility and reliability  HDMI 3D and Deep Color compliant  HDCP compliant  Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time  Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time ...
  • Page 7: Description

    User Guide DESCRIPTION Front Panel 1. Power: power on/off switch 2. PREVIEW Button: press PREVIEW to watch input/output mapping. This function is active when the button is lit. 3. INPUT Buttons: press respective button to select input port 1 to 8 4.
  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    User Guide Rear Panel 1. RS-232: for channel control via RS-232 serial control port 2. SW1 – SW8: two-pin DIP switch for manual EDID and audio/video settings (for more detail please see DIP Switch section in page 7) 3. INPUT 1 – INPUT 8: eight HDMI input ports that connect to HDMI source devices 4.
  • Page 9: External Ir

    User Guide External IR IR Receiver IR Sockets EXT IR Receiver: plug in the IR receiver to the IR socket on the front panel of the ASP-88 to receive all IR command signals from the IR remote control You can buy any IR receiving cable in the open market that is compatible to the definition of the IR sockets for the matrix if necessary for replacement use.
  • Page 10: Edid Setup

    User Guide EDID SETUP Dip Switch SW1-SW8 for EDID & audio/video settings DIP Switch Position Video Audio Description Pin 1 Pin 2 Default Mode – Up to 1080p & surround sound OFF [] OFF [] Up to 1080p Surround audio output up to 7.1ch (DTS-HD Master & Dolby TrueHD) Safe Mode –...
  • Page 11 User Guide SW Main for firmware update (for technical support only) DIP Switch Position Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 OFF[] OFF[] OFF[] OFF[] Normal Operation Mode [via RS-232 port] OFF[] OFF[] OFF[] ON[] Normal Operation Mode [via USB port] Block A [main] ON[] OFF[]...
  • Page 12: Operation

    User Guide OPERATION Front Panel Manual Switching 1. Press the INPUT button on the front panel to select input source port, which will be lit once selected. 2. Press the OUTPUT buttons on the front panel to select output display ports, which will be lit once selected, to display HDMI signal from selected input port.
  • Page 13 User Guide Save Presets Step 2 Step 1 & 3 1. Press the SAVE button in the PRESETS menu on the front panel and the LED will turn 2. Select the preset profile number and save the current mapping profile to the memory. 3.
  • Page 14 User Guide Preview mapping status Step 2 Step 1 & 3 1. Press the PREVIEW button on the front panel. 2. Check mapping by push INPUTS or OUTPUTS buttons. 3. Press the PREVIEW button to escape PREVIEW status.
  • Page 15: Remote Control

    User Guide Remote Control POWER Power on/off Function key INPUT 1 HDMI input port 1 INPUT 2 HDMI input port 2 INPUT 3 HDMI input port 3 INPUT 4 HDMI input port 4 INPUT 5 HDMI input port 5 INPUT 6 HDMI input port 6 INPUT 7 HDMI input port 7...
  • Page 16: Software

    User Guide Software HDMI input HDMI source output selection port mapping selection area mapping area Software Control Menu Status Indicator 1. Scan button Serial Port Scan Press Scan button, the machine will scan the all com port and show them. Select the RS232 serial port connected to the machine.
  • Page 17 User Guide 5. Mapping button Select All Output Select “set all output,” then select the source on main menu. You can quickly set all output to the same source. Unselect All Output Release output selection. Select Input1~8-Output Select Input Source. Then select the output port icon. Example Select input source 1.
  • Page 18: Edid Learning

    User Guide EDID Learning The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever you encounter any display connected to the HDMI output port that cannot play audio and video properly. Because the HDMI source devices and displays may have various level of capability in playing audio and video, the general principle is that the source device will output the lowest standards in audio format and video resolutions to be commonly acceptable among all HDMI displays.
  • Page 19 User Guide Method 2: Manually connect HDMI displays to HDMI input ports 1. Power up the matrix. Connect the HDMI display that its EDID needs to be learned to any of the HDMI INPUT1-INPUT8 port where your source device has trouble to show the picture normally.
  • Page 20: Serial Commands

    User Guide SERIAL COMMANDS RS-232 Commands ! is the start character to active a command ? is the start character to query status ~ is the start character of the response /x0D (<cr> aka carriage return) is the end character Command String Format Information...
  • Page 21: Connector Pin Definition

    User Guide CONNECTOR PIN DEFINITION RS-232 Serial Port Baud Rate: 9600 8N1 STATE HDMI Pin 1 TMDS Data2+ Pin 8 TMDS Data0 Shield Pin 15 Pin 2 TMDS Data2 Shield Pin 9 TMDS Data0– Pin 16 Pin 3 TMDS Data2– Pin 10 TMDS Clock+ Pin 17...
  • Page 22: Appendix 1 Troubleshooting

    Make certain wall outlet has power. 3. RS-232 not working a. Verify baud rate of 9600 8N1and pin out. a. Verify using proper emitter or receiver to specifications outlined. Use 4. IR not working Aurora branded accessories for best results.
  • Page 23: Appendix 2

    User Guide APPENDIX 2 IR CODES Default Custom Code — IR2 Code: 00 FF Function POWER —  0x17 0x02 0x0A 0x0C SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE SEL. 1 SEL. 2 SEL 3 SEL. 4 0x54 0x55 0x56 0x01 SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE SOURCE SEL.
  • Page 24 User Guide Custom Code — IR4 Code: 0x13 0x31 Custom Code: 0x13 0x31 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8 Source 1 0xAE 0xBE 0xCE 0xDE 0xEE 0xFE 0x1E 0x2E Source 2 0xAD 0xBD 0xCD...
  • Page 25: Appendix 3 Technical Specifications

    User Guide APPENDIX 3 Technical Specifications Model Name ASP-88 Technical Role of usage True 4x4 matrix HDMI compliance 3D & Deep Color HDCP compliance Video bandwidth Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps] Video support 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 8-12 bit color Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio [1] Human body: ±19kV [air-gap discharge] &...
  • Page 26: Appendix 4 Warranty

    Limited 3 Year Warranty Aurora Multimedia Corp. (“Manufacturer”) warrants that this product is free of defects in both materials and workmanship for a period of 3 years as defined herein for parts and labor from date of purchase. This Limited Warranty covers products purchased in the year of 2009 and after.
  • Page 27 User Guide This product warranty extends to the original purchaser only and will be null and void upon any assignment or Aurora Multimedia Corp. 205 Commercial Court Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone: 732-591-5800 Fax: 732-591-6801...

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