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INPUTS
SERIAL
ETHERNET
5
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
OUTPUTS
5
1
6
2
7
3
8
4
100-240V 50-60 Hz
3.0 A
Ethernet Port
For use with external controller
and downloading code.
Serial Port
For serial communications
and downloading code.
MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI
Quick Start Guide
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Quick Install
Barco, Inc.
Toll Free:
Fax:
Technical Support:
Website:
+1 (888) 414-7226
+1 (916) 859-2515
+1 (866) 374-7878
www.barco.com
MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router User’s Guide
For complete details on all installation and operating
procedures, please refer to the MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI Router
User’s Guide.
P/N 26-0503004-00 Rev 02
1. Observe all safety precautions. Rackmount chassis, or
install in “tabletop” configuration.
2. Connect outputs from DVI sources to DVI inputs 1
through 8.
3. Connect MatrixPRO outputs 1 through 8 to DVI inputs
on destination devices.
4. (Optional) For Ethernet connection, use a “local”
network only. Connect MatrixPRO’s Ethernet Port to
hub. Connect hub to peripheral Ethernet devices.
5. (Optional) For serial connection, connect MatrixPRO’s
RS-232 port to external RS-232 device (e.g., PC).
6. Turn power on.
5. (Optional) Perform a factory reset: Main Menu >
Setup > Factory Reset,
This action cancels all routes, clears all presets, and
resets IP address to default.
Signal Connection and Factory Reset
1. Main Menu > EDID Setup.
2. Scroll to “Input” line,
3. Rotate ADJUST knob to select individual or all inputs,
4. Scroll to “Format” line,
5. Rotate ADJUST knob to select preferred resolution,
6. Reboot external computers.
AC
Connect to AC
power source.
DVI Inputs
Eight DVI inputs are provided. Use EDID
Resolution Menu to set preferred EDID resolution.
Input Valid LED
Each input has an associated LED
that lights green to indicate the
presence of a valid video signal.
Common Setup Functions
Set EDID Resolution
SEL
1. Main Menu > Test Pattern.
2. Scroll to “Output” line,
3 Rotate ADJUST knob to select individual or all outputs,
4. Scroll to “Type” line,
5. Rotate ADJUST knob to select a test pattern,
Pre-select a Test Pattern
DVI Outputs
Eight DVI outputs
are provided.
SEL
1. Main Menu > Setup > System.
2. Scroll to “DHCP” line,
3. Rotate ADJUST knob to preferred setting,
Common Setup Functions
Enable/disable DHCP
SEL
Unlock Control Panel
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
If the panel is locked and it is required that you gain access:
1. Ensure that panel is currently (or temporarily) available
for local use.
2. Press (simultaneously)
SEL TAKEESC
+ +
SEL
SEL
SEL
SEL
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SEL
ESC
ADJUST
TM
MatrixPRO
MP 8x8 DVI
> Setup
Status
EDID Setup
>>
>>
>>
TAKE
OUTPUT
INPUT
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TEST
PAT
RGB
MUTE
Menu Tree — only top level functions are shown Common Operating FunctionsStatus Menu
Press to enter a menu,
change a parameter,
accept a parameter, or
answer “Yes” to a query.
Shows all current input-to-output assignments (routes).
MatrixPRO 8x8 DVI
Quick Start Guide
Visibly yours
Barco, Inc.
Toll Free:
Fax:
Technical Support:
Website:
+1 (888) 414-7226
+1 (916) 859-2515
+1 (866) 374-7878
www.barco.com
Menu Display
Use ADJUST knob, plus SEL and ESC buttons to
navigate all MatrixPRO menus.
Press ESC repeatedly to return to the Main Menu.
Turn counter-clockwise to
scroll down menu tree.
Turn clockwise to scroll up.
Press to exit a menu
without making changes,
cancel an operation, or
answer “No” to a query.
The Input
Selection Section
provides 8 DVI
inputs.
The Output
Selection Section
provides 8 DVI
outputs.
Press to route a Test
Pattern to the selected
output. Choose patterns on
the Test Pattern Menu.
Press to blank a
channel’s output video
while leaving sync signals
running to the monitor.
After output and input
selections have been
made, press TAKE to
complete a route.
INPUT STATUS
- 3 T - 7 B
OUTPUT STATUS
1 2 3 4 5 6
Sample Status Menu
Indicates 8 output channels. Use ADJUST knob to
scroll through the outputs.
In the User’s Guide, refer to the “Status Menu” section for
additional details.
Cable EQ
Menu
EDID Setup
Menu
Status Menu
Setup
Menu
In the User’s Guide, refer to the “Using the Menu
System” section for additional details.
System Menu
Tech Support
Factory Reset
Status Menu Select Input
Set Resolution
Reset EDID
Select Input
Set EQ
Set to Default
Set to Max
Perform a Take: Select Output, select Input,
Clear a Route: Select Output to clear, select
current input (or , or ),
Route a Test Pattern: Select pattern on Test
Pattern Menu, select Output, ,
In the User’s Guide, refer to the “Quick Function
Reference” table for shortcuts to all functions.
Displays inputs routed to the outputs directly below.
# = input, - = output is blanked
T = Test Pattern, B = RGB Mute,
Main Menu
Test Pattern
Menu
Set Resolution
Select Output
Select Pattern
Raster Box
Vertical
Switching Menu
Enable/Disable
Select Source
Save Preset
Menu
Select File
Recall Preset
Menu
Select File
Main Menu (continued)
TAKE
TEST
PAT
RGB
MUTE
TAKE
TEST
PAT
TAKE
Mute an Output: Select Output, ,
RGB
MUTE
TAKE
Create a Group: Press and hold first output. While
holding, press buttons for additional inputs and
outputs. Release first output.
Set to Min
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