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User Manual MMX88A PTN Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8, with Audio All Rights Reserved Version: MMX88A2013V1.2...
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Please refer to the dealers for the latest details. This manual is copyright PTN Electronics Limited. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written consent of PTN Electronics Limited.
It has 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.
16 input card slots √ MMX6464 & 16 output card Dual Optional slots 1.3.2. MMX signal card (changeable cards) To meet different situation and users, the MMX88A cards are classified into the following models: Spec Inputs Signal Format Models MMX-4I-HD HDMI...
1 x RS232 cable 1 x User manual] Notes: Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not, please contact with the dealers. 2. Product Appearance of MMX88A 2.1. Front Panel ① IR: IR receiver ②...
③ INPUTS: Signal input ports. ④ OUTPUTS: Signal output ports. Note: There are only 2 input and 2 output slots for MMX88A, which enables only two input cards and two output cards to be installed on MMX88A. The input/output cards can be changed based on your requests and supports hot plug and play.
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MMX-4I-HD: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device through MMX-4O-HD, or pass through other kinds of output cards. MMX-4O-HD: output card, maximum four output signal. Output signal can come from MMX-4I-HD, or come from other kinds of input cards. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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MMX-4O-VG: output card, maximum four VGA output signal and 4 stereo audio outputs. Output video signal can come from MMX-4I-VG, or come from other kinds of input cards. Output audio signal comes from the audio of the input signal. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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MMX-4O-SD: output card, maximum four output signal. Output signal can come from MMX-4I-SD, or come from other kinds of input cards. The BNC connector is shown as the figure below. Tip (+) Sleeve ( ) BNC Connector PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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Notice: Cable connectors MUST be metal one, and the shielded layer of cable MUST be connected to the connector’s metal shell, to well share the grounding. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8, with Audio 3.2. MMX-AU88 Stereo Audio (MMX88A Only) 8x8 stereo audio cross point switching card. (Please check the specification from 3.2.7) It supports the balanced/unbalanced audio, by different connection. It is not a hot plug card, fixed on the chassis.
Except the front control panel, the MMX matrix 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. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
4.6. Connection of TCP/IP Communication Port (Optional Function) The MMX matrix can work with the PTN model “PTNET”, to enable the TCP/IP function. The PTNET is a programmable RCP/IP to RS232 processor, which is built in the FTP and fixed IP address inside and working compatible with internet.
Volume/Bass/Treble controllable by buttons, IR remote & RS232. ② TPHD402R (HDMI Twisted Pair Receiver) 70m transmission distance in max over single CAT5e/CAT6 cable. Support 1080P@60Hz,48b/pixels,3D & 4Kx2K. Bi-directional and simultaneous RS232 & IR control. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
ID looping function. 99pcs WP8 can be looped and controlled together, by ID identifying. Programmed by USB or RS232, working with PTN PC software (PS-WP). Crystal and backlit buttons with easy user-friendly customizable changeable labels.
“Input Channel” + “Switch Mode” +“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. F4-2 Panel of the IR Remote PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
[x2], [x3] and [x4]. [x1] B[x2]. Transfer signal from the input channel [x1] to the output channel [x2]. [x1] Transfer signal from the input channel [x1] to the B[x2],[x3],[x4 output channels [x2], [x3] and [x4]. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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Scale the resolution of input [x] to 1920*1080. (NOTE1) Note: 1. The part between “PTN/I/[x]:” and “%;” in command starts with “PTN” is defined by user. [x] is the port number. 2. [x1], [x2], [x3] and [x4] are the symbols of input or output channels ranged according to the model of the matrix switcher.
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13、 Inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one: Status. Example: “Status.” to inquire the input channel to the output channels one by one. 14、 Save the present operation to the preset command [Y]: Save[Y]. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
Example: “HDCPOFF.” to turn off the HDCP output. 23、 Command for MMX-4I-VGA: PTN/I/[X]:*****%; Example: “PTN/I/07:0623%;” to set the input 7 to support YPbPr signal, the card is plugged in the second input slot of the matrix. Note: If there is any empty input card or output card, and send the command “ALL#.” It will be taken and the result is as 1->1, 2->2, 3->3…, but actually there is no...
Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and EDID and DDC Display Data Channel (DDC) data using DVI and HDMI 1.4a standards. EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered HDCP Compliant with HDCP using DVI and HDMI 1.4a standards PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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<-14 dB @ 1 MHz ~ Output Return <-12 dB @ 1 MHz ~ Loss 1.5 GHz Loss 1.5 GHz Temperature -20 ~ +70℃ Humidity 10%~90% SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 424M, ITU-RBT.601, Video Standard ITU-RBT.1120 PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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Support HDMI1.4 and Differential ± 10° @ Standard HDCP Phase Error 135MHz_100M Temperature -20 ~ +60℃ Humidity 10%~90% 7.2.6. MMX-AU88 (MMX88A Only) Input Output Input 8 stereo Output 8 stereo Input 3.5 mm captive screw Output 3.5 mm captive screw...
Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8, with Audio 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance 1) When the output image in the destination device connected to MMX88A 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...
Damage caused by force majeure. Remarks: For any more questions or problems, please try to get help from your local distributor, or email PTN at support@PTN-electronics.com. PTN Electronics Limited www.PTN-electronics.com...
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