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PTN Electronics MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher User Manual MMX Series ---Combo Matrix Switcher Please read this manual carefully before using this product.
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Notice: This MMX88A Series Matrix Switchers User Manual is only an instruction for operators, not for any maintenance usage. The functions described in this version are updated till 29 March 2012. Any changes of functions and parameters since then will be informed separately. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher Safety Operation Guide In order to ensure the credibility use of the product and the user’s safety, please comply with the following items during installation and maintenance: The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blades plugs and ensure the alternating power supply ranged from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.
RS232 port for serial control and optional IP port for TCP/IP control, easily to be controlled by third-part devices. MMX88A can be used for different project, because of its changeable card design. It is the combo solution for multimedia conference rooms, control rooms, broadcasting rooms, shopping center etc. It will handle all the audiovisual management, including the switching, driving, scaling etc.
MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher 3. Installation MMX88A modular matrix switchers adopt aluminium shell and can be stacked with other device. Moreover, it is rack-mountable to install in the standard 19 inches case. 4. Front View and Rear View of the Product 4.1 Front View of the MMX88A...
Installation 5.1 Introduction of the changeable cards and slots There are various changeable cards, which can insert to the MMX88A empty slot (hot-swop), include different signals, such as DVI, HDMI, VGA, fiber optical, twisted pair etc. Now, there is the one by one introduction for every card.
MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher Pin Layout of the DVI-I connector (Dual-Link). (Female) Function Function T.M.D.S.Data2- T.M.D.S.Data3+ T.M.D.S.Data2+ +5V Power T.M.D.S. Data 2/4 Shield Ground (for +5V) T.M.D.S. Data 4- Hot Plug Detect T.M.D.S. Data 4+ T.M.D.S. Data 0- DDC Clock T.M.D.S.
MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher Pin layout of the HDMI connectors (female). Pin Number Signal Name Pin Number Signal Name TMDS Data 2+ SHELL TMDS Data 2 Shield 19 Hot Plug Detect TMDS Data 2- +5V Power TMDS Data 1+ Ground...
MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher MMX-4O-TP: output card, maximum output four HDMI TP signal. Output signal can come from MMX-4I-TP, also can come from other kinds of input cards, works with TPHD402R. Pin layout of the RJ45 connectors: Two different connection standards can be chose, the same cable should use the same standard on both sides.
Unbalanced Audio Connection: 5.3 Connection of RS-232 Communication Port Except the front control panel, the MMX88A can be controlled by far-end control system or through the Ethernet control via the RS-232 communication port. This RS-232 communication port is a female 9-pin D connector. The definition of its pins is as the table below.
With the RS-232 port, the MMX88A can be controlled by several kinds of control systems. 5.3.2 Connection with Computer When the MMX88A connects to the RS232 port of a computer with control software, users can control it by that computer.
MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher 5.5 System Diagram 6. Operation of the Control Panel 6.1 Front Panel Description Buttons Function Description INPUTS Input buttons. It is the number of every input channel, ranging from "1" to "8". OUTPUTS Output buttons. It is the number of every output channel, ranging from "1" to "8".
Backspace button: To backspace the latest input button 6.2 Command Format of the Switching Operation With the front control panel, the MMX88A could be control directly and rapidly by pressing the buttons under below format. “Input Channel” + “Switch Mode” +“Output Channel 1”...
MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher 4, Press the button for the second output channel number “4” Then, switching OK! Audio/video switching from “1” to “3” and “4” 7. Communication Protocol & Command Codes 7.1 RS232 codes of regular switching With this command system, using the RS232 software is able to control and operate the MMX88 remotely.
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MMX88A Modular Matrix Switcher [x1]$. Switch off the output channel [x1]. [x1] V[x2]. Transfer the video signals from the input channel [x1] to the output channel [x2]. [x1] Transfer the video signals from the input channel [x1] to the output V[x2],[x3],[x4].
If the MMX88A cannot be controlled by the keys on the front panel, RS232 port or remote controller, the host may has already been broken. Please send it to the dealer for fixing.
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