Transmission Systems. Liability Statement Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of errors. TV One cannot be held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the hardware to check that it is suitable for his/her requirements and that it is installed correctly.
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FEATURES The MX-5288 has many features that enable it to perform in a superior manner. Among those features you will find: • 8x DVI-D inputs via DVI-I Connectors • 8x DVI-D outputs via DVI-I Connectors • Supports: DVI-D (w/o HDCP) VGA-WUXGA video signals •...
Note: Please retain the original packing material should the need ever arise to return the unit. If you find any items are missing, contact your reseller or TV One immediately. Have the Model Number, Serial Number and Invoice available for...
Insure that there is adequate ventilation and make sure that there is access to the rear and front panels. Ensure that the MX-5288 power switch is in the “Off” position and turn off any equipment that will be part of the installed system. Next, connect the input and output cables as required.
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The MX-5288 can be controlled via any of four (4) methods: From the front panel, by use of the included Infrared Remote Controller, via Ethernet or via the RS-232 functionality. (See sections 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 for IR, RS-232 and Ethernet control.) If you have not done so already, press the Power Switch and observe that the Power “On”...
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LED blinks rapidly and then stops. Once the blinking stops you can follow the procedure outlined above and the EDID of the selected inputs will return to using the internal default. Here are some operational tips that will allow you to use the MX-5288 most efficiently: •...
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5.2 Control via the Infrared Controller The included Infrared Remote Controller has three sections of selector buttons that can be used to control the MX-5288. Normal matrix functions are performed by pressing the numbered button of the input you wish to route from the two rows of “INPUT”...
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RS-232 transmission format: Baud Rate: 9600 bps Data bit: 8 Bits Parity: None Stop Bit: 1 bit The RS-232 control codes used by the MX-5288 are as follows: ASCII Code Meaning Displays Firmware Version INn (eg IN1) Input 1 through 8 IN0 (Zero) “Muted”...
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5.4 Control via the Included Control Software by RS-232 or Ethernet Using the control software located on the included software CD, it is possible to fully control the matrix switch by either RS-232 or Ethernet connection. There are three primary sections of the control software interface: the toolbar at the top, the input selection area on the left and the output selection area on the right.
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Setting The “Setting” button brings up the communication configuration menu with the following controls: • The “Get” button reads the connected device’s ID number. • The “Set” button assigns a new device ID number to the connected device. • The “Rename” button opens up the String Table menu which allows you to assign custom names to inputs and outputs within the software.
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Linkage The “Linkage” button will cause the software to re-read the active Input and Output routes on the matrix switch. You may need to use this if you have made changes to the matrix switch by some method other than the control software. Open/Close The “Open”...
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Direct Input/Output Selection Area It is also possible to directly select Inputs and Outputs using the buttons and drop down menus located in the Input and Output Selection Areas to the left and right. • To directly send an input to an output, open up the drop down menu to the right of the Output and select the Input to route to it.
TROUBLESHOOTING Aside from faulty AC or DC power, most problems with the MX-5288 relate to damaged/poor quality cables or incorrect signal levels. If some inputs function correctly and others do not, interchange cables between sources and see if the problem moves with the cables. If it moves, a bad cable or cable connector is the probable reason for the trouble.
CONTACT INFORMATION Should you have questions or require assistance with this product in areas not covered by this manual, please contact TV One at the appropriate location shown below. TV One USA TV One Europe 2791 Circleport Drive Continental Approach...
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