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Introduction Overview MX0808-1011-001 is an 8-by-8 HDMI matrix. It allows any of the eight Input Channels (HDMI) to be routed to any of the eight Output Channels (HDMI), no matter the source is HDCP or not. Users can choose several different ways to control the matrix: by using infrared, RS232, RS485, and LAN and supplied remote control.
Five switching modes: front panel buttons, local IR, RS232, RS485 and HDCP compliant Package Contents 1 x HDMI Matrix MX0808-1011-001 1 x IR Remote 1 x CD 1 x 12V 5A DC Power Supply ...
Specifications Technical Maximum Distance Maximum Pixel Clock 297MHz Video Impedance 100ohm Audio Output Impedance 75ohm 8 x HDMI IN 8 x HDMI OUT 1 x RS485 Port 1 x RJ45 Port I/O Connections 1 x RS232 8 x SPDIF OUT 1 x IR EXT 1 x EDID switch Power Supply...
Panel Front Panel Name Description Power Turns on/off the device Output Channel Indicator Indicates input for output port 1~8 IR receive window Select and enter buttons Selects the input port for output port...
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Rear Panel Name Description RS485 port Connect to a RS485 device LAN port RJ45 port RS232 port Connect to a RS232 device HDMI IN 1~8 Connect to HDMI sources Optical Audio OUT 1~8 Connect to Audio system HDMI OUT 1~8 Connect to HDMI sinks DIP for Matrix setting IR EXT...
Connect HDMI sink to MX0808-1011-001. Connect AV receiver to Audio Output of MX0808-1011-001. Connect the IR receiver to MX0808-1011-001 IR EXT ports. Power on all the devices. Use the remote to control the matrix, or using front panel, RS232, RS485 and LAN port to control.
Operation Front Panel The HDMI matrix can be manually controlled by using push buttons on its front panel. Step 1. Press the Left or Right button to select output channel, the corresponding LED of the output channel will blink slowly. Step 2.
Remote Control The HDMI matrix can be controlled by a remote as well. Basic Remote Control Remote Control at the Matrix end (locally) Previous/next buttons When using the remote control locally, i.e., pointed directly at the matrix, the previous/next buttons are used to scroll between the input sources connected to the matrix for each individual output display.
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Matrix System Code Switch In the event that two MX0808-1011-001 units are used side by side in the rack, the matrix is capable of switching between two distinct IR System Codes to allow control of either matrix individually via the handset.
Advanced Remote Control Please note, due to different method of control based on location, if you are using a third party control system, learning the control from the IR is not recommended as control will be limited to scrolling up/down between inputs. For reference: the IR is NEC and possesses a carrier wave of 38 KHz with a system code of 0x00.
RS232 Control You can also control the matrix using the COM CTL software provided on the disk included with your unit. This software offers further information on the status of the system and greater control of settings. The following figure shows COM CTL interface:...
Set Panel IP SET Pressing this button, it gives access to IP functions to obtain and store IP address. Automatically obtain IP address is selected by default. Or select Set static IP address to manually input the IP address, press OK to store the IP address or Cancel to exit.
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EDID SET It allows user access to EDID settings that can be read, saved and recalled. Step1. Select your output port in Port Select column. Step2. Press Read to read EDID from the selected output port. The status bar shows the progress. Step3.
Setting GUI Element Description Allows EDID to be copied to specific Inputs 1-8 Copy EDID Setting from specific outputs 1-8. Audio Control Click CHANGE AUDIO SOURCE to choose the audio source...
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Then go to the corresponding tab to change the settings.
In DELAY CONTROL tab, you can adjust the delay to make the audio synchronized with the video. Com Port Connect Status It shows if the matrix is connected or disconnected to the Com Port. Selection between ports is available by pressing the PORT SELECT button. GUI Element Description Connected...
Message Window GUI Element Description Message Receive Displays information from the matrix. View the condition of all output ports by pressing Status the status button. Clear Deletes the previous received message. Send commands for matrix control or to enter Send Message (ASC) update mode.
Input/Output Switch The Input/Output switch allows output port selection (display) and input port select (source) buttons for specific combinations of displays and sources within the matrix. GUI Element Description Save 1, Save 2, Save 3 Save your selections by allocating your choices to save buttons.
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Control Command Format If users want to use the third-party control software, please see below for control system configuration. Com port setting: Baud Rate 9600 bps Data bits 8 bits Parity None Stop bits 1 bit Flow control None The command format to be put is: Type “Cir”...
Read Status Command The command length of the read status is 4 bytes. Type “bc” – followed by a “space” – and hit “enter”. For example, bc + “enter”, it will feedback "s11\r\n" ,"s22\r\n" ,"s33\r\n" ,"s44\r\n" ,"s55\r\n" ,"s66\r\n" ,"s77\r\n" ,"s88\r\n". It means that the output 1 select the input 1, the output 2 selects the input 2, output 3 selects the input3, output 4 selects the input 4, output 5 selects input 5, the output 6 selects the input 6, the output 7 selects the input 7, and the...
“0000000000”. LAN Control Note: Connect to PC by direct UTP cable or connect to the Ethernet switch by cross cable. Step1. Double click Netfinder.exe. Click Search button to obtain the IP address of the device. Step 2. Click the IP Address, then click Web Browser button, the Web page will be displayed.
Step 3. The Web page is displayed. Click the buttons on the right area to control the device. The left area shows which input ports are chosen by output ports. Telnet To access the device through Telnet, follow these steps (here take Window 7 as an example).
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Step 2. Input telnet 192.168.1.2, press Enter. Now you can control the matrix refer to the Control Command Format.
EDID Management The matrix features an EDID copy mode that can be used when the EDID’s do not meet the installation requirements DIP Switch1 DIP Switch 2 DIP Switch 3 Function Copy HDMI Sink's EDID to its current selection of input port.
Troubleshooting 1. Cannot view 3D content Verify display is 3D compatible. Verify source device can output 3D content. Verify that DIP switch is 001 2. No image Check the matrix connection status. Verify that the cables are properly connected. ...
Product Service Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit. Provided Service 1. Damage Requiring service: The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel if: The DC power supply cord or AC adapter has been damaged; ...
Warranty If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Grandbeing Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated as below, (Parts (1) Year, Labor(90) Days) which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.
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Service, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. 2. There are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty coverage”. The warrantor is not liable for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any breach of this warranty.
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Glossary Acronym Complete Term Audio Return Channel Digital Television EDID Extended Display Identification Data High Definition HDCP High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface HDTV High Definition Television Infrared...
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