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DVI /Audio Matrix Switcher 8x8 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................1 1.1. Introduction to MDV88A ................... 1 1.2. Package Contents ................... 1 2. Features ........................1 3. Specification ......................2 4. Operations of the Front Panel and the IR Remote ........... 3 4.1.
DVI /Audio Matrix Switcher 8x8 1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction to MDV88A MDV series Matrix switcher is a high-performance professional computer and audio signal switcher that can be used for cross switching of multi computer and audio signal. Independent DVI component and balance/unbalance I/O terminals make each component signal transmit and switch separately;...
4. Operations of the Front Panel and the IR Remote 4.1. Operation of the Control Panel ① ② ③ ④ Figure 4-1 Front Panel of MDV88A Name Description Power indicator, turn red when power on. IR is the infrared ① , IR receiver.
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Backspace button: To backspace the latest input button. Through button: To transfer the signals directly to the corresponding output channels. Example: To transfer the signals from input channel No. 3 to their corresponding output channels. Operation: Press buttons in this order “3”, “THROUGH”. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
Operation order: “Input Channel” +“Menu”+ “Output Channel” The inputs channels, from 0~9, and plusing “10+” for more. Menu, for switching source and function The outputs channels, from 0~9, and plusing “10+” for more. Figure 4-2 Panel of the IR Remote PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
5. System Connection 5.1. Introduction of the Interfaces ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ Figure 5-1 Interfaces of MDV88A Name Description DVI input channels, 8 in total. ① DVI INPUTS Female DVI-I connector. Audio input channels, 8 in total. ②...
When the switcher connects to the COM1 or COM2 of the computer with control software, users can control it by that computer. To control the switcher, users may use the public COM software. Please refer the details in Communication Protocol and Command Codes. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
DVI /Audio Matrix Switcher 8x8 Figure 5-4 MDV88A Connecting to Computer 6. System Diagram Based on different occasions, the video/audio input ports can be connected with many source devices, such as DVD player, computer, graphic workstation and digital exhibition stage etc. And the output ports can be connected with various kinds of devices, such as projector, camera, displayer and amplifier etc.
When we send the RS232 command “EDIDM[X]B[Y].”. The matrix will copy the EDID data of output[X] to the input[Y]. The feedback is “EDIDM: [X]To[Y]”. 2) When a RS232 command is correctly sent, all the connected displayers will be PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
Transfer signals from the input channel [x1] to the [x1]#. output channel [x1]. [x1]$. Switch off the output channel [x1]. Transfer the video signals from the input channel [x1] [x1] V[x2]. to the output channel [x2]. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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3. Switch off all the output channels: All$. After running this command, there will be no signals on all the output channels. 4. Check the version of the firmware: /^Version; To check the version of the firmware. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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Example: “Save7.” to save the present operation to the preset command No.7. 15. Recall the preset command [Y]: Recall[Y]. Example: “Recall5.” to recall the preset command No.5. 16. Clear the preset command [Y]: Clear[Y]. Example: “Clear5.” to clear the preset command No.5. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
DVI /Audio Matrix Switcher 8x8 9. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 1) When the output image in the destination device connected to MDV88A has ghost, such as the projector output with ghost, please check the projector’s setting or try another high quality connection cord.
DO NOT repair it on your own, in case of accident or increasing the damage of the equipment. 7) DO NOT splash any chemistry substance or liquid in the equipment or around. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
DVI /Audio Matrix Switcher 8x8 11. After-sales Service 1) If there appear some problems when running MDV88A, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty.
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