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Version: 2017V1.0
User Manual
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Preface
Read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this
manual are for reference only, different models and specifications are subject to real
product.
This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The
functions described in this version are updated till September 25, 2017. In the constant
effort to improve our product, we reserve the right to make functions or parameters
changes without notice or obligation. Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.
FCC Statement
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial
installation.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in
which case the user at their own expense will be required to take whatever measures
may be necessary to correct the interference.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture would void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using
the device. Save this manual for further reference.
Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for
possible future shipment
Follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock and injury
to persons.
Do not dismantle the housing or modify the module. It may result in electrical shock
or burn.
Using supplies or parts not meeting the products’ specifications may cause damage,
deterioration or malfunction.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain, moisture or install this
product near water.
Do not put any heavy items on the extension cable in case of extrusion.
Do not remove the housing of the device as opening or removing housing may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Install the device in a place with fine ventilation to avoid damage caused by
overheat.
Keep the module away from liquids.
Spillage into the housing may result in fire, electrical shock, or equipment damage. If
an object or liquid falls or spills on to the housing, unplug the module immediately.
Do not twist or pull by force ends of the optical cable. It can cause malfunction.
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to
the device before cleaning.
Unplug the power cord when left unused for a long period of time.
Information on disposal for scrapped devices: do not burn or mix with general
household waste, please treat them as normal electrical wastes.
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ontents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 6
1.1. About MTX88M-N ............................................................................................. 6
1.2. Features ........................................................................................................... 6
1.3. MMX Signal Card.............................................................................................. 7
1.4. Package List ..................................................................................................... 7
2. Panel Description ........................................................................................................ 8
2.1. MTX88M-N ............................................. Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito.
2.1.1. Front Panel ............................................................................................. 8
2.1.2. Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 9
2.2. Changeable Cards .......................................................................................... 10
2.2.1. 4I-DV & 4O-DV ..................................................................................... 10
2.2.2. 4I-DS& 4O-DS ...................................................................................... 11
2.2.3. 4I-HD & 4O-HD ..................................................................................... 12
2.2.4. 4I-HS & 4O-HS ..................................................................................... 14
2.2.5. 4I-VG & 4O-VG ..................................................................................... 15
2.2.6. 4I-VA ..................................................................................................... 17
2.2.7. 4I-SD & 4O-SD ..................................................................................... 17
2.2.8. 4I-SS .................................................................................................... 18
2.2.9. 4I-TP & 4O-TP ...................................................................................... 18
2.2.10. 4I-UH & 4O-UH ................................................................................... 19
2.2.11. 4I-UF & 4O-UF ................................................................................... 20
2.2.12. 4I-BT & 4O-BT .................................................................................... 21
3. System Connection ................................................................................................... 22
3.1. Usage Precautions ......................................................................................... 22
3.2. Connection Diagram ....................................................................................... 22
4. Control Operations .................................................................................................... 23
4.1. Front Panel Button Control ............................................................................. 23
4.2. IR Remote Control ................................................................ .......................... 24
4.3. RS232 Control ................................................................................................ 25
4.3.1. RS232 Connection ............................................................................... 25
4.3.2. RS232 Communication Command ....................................................... 25
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4.4. TCP/IP Control ................................................................................................ 33
4.4.1. Control Mode ........................................................................................ 33
4.4.2. Control MTX88M-N via TCP/IP communication software ..................... 35
4.4.3. Port Management ................................................................................. 36
5. Specification ............................................................................................................. 37
5.1. Main Unit ........................................................................................................ 37
5.2. Changeable Card............................................................................................ 37
5.2.1. 4I-DV & 4O-DV ..................................................................................... 37
5.2.2. 4I-DS & 4O-DS ..................................................................................... 38
5.2.3. 4I-HD & 4O-HD ..................................................................................... 38
5.2.4. 4I-HS & 4O-HS ..................................................................................... 39
5.2.5. 4I-VG & 4O-VG ..................................................................................... 39
5.2.6. 4I-VA ..................................................................................................... 40
5.2.7. 4I-SD & 4O-SD ..................................................................................... 40
5.2.8. 4I-SS .................................................................................................... 41
5.2.9. 4I-TP & 4O-TP ...................................................................................... 42
5.2.10. 4I-UH & 4O-UH ................................................................................... 42
5.2.11. 4I-UF & 4O-UF ................................................................................... 43
5.2.12. 4I-BT & 4O-BT .................................................................................... 44
6. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ............................................................................... 46
7. Customer Service ..................................................................................................... 48
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Introduction
1.1. About MTX88M-N
The MTX88M-N is a high-performance 8x8 video and audio modular matrix switcher. It
supports different video signals with cross switching. Every AV signal is transmitted
and switched independently to decrease signal attenuation. MTX88M-N supports
various changeable cards including HMDI, DVI, VGA, SDI and HDBaseT etc. Users
can choose to insert different signal card for different application.
MTX88M-N has 1 RS232 port and 1 TCP/IP port for convenient control from third-party.
With its flexible design, MTX88M-N can be used for different project and tend to be an
all-in-one solution. 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.
1.2. Features
Modular chassis with configurable I/O slots, ranging from 4x4 to 8x8
Various I/O cards, includes HDMI, HDBaseT, SD/HD/3G-SDI, DVI and VGA cards
(Compatible with YUV, YC & CVBS.) to configure any matrix
Truly cross-point switching, any input to any output, regardless signal format
Support HDMI1.4a, support 3D
Integrated HDBaseT technology
Controllable via button, RS232 & optional TCP/IP, also compatible with 3rd parties
control
HDCP compliant
LCD display
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1.3. MMX Signal Card
The MTX88M-N supports multiple signal cards as listed in the following charts:
Input Cards
Spec
Models
Inputs
Signal Format
4I-HD 4 HDMI
4I-HS
4
HDMI& analog audio
4I-DV
4
DVI
4I-DS
4
DVI, HDMI, VGA, AV,
YPbPr
4I-VG
4
VGA
4I-VA 4 VGA& analog audio
4I-SD
4 inputs& LOOP
SDI
4I-SS
4 inputs& LOOP
SDI
4I-TP 4 HDMI TP, IR, RS232
4I-UH
4
HDMI& analog Audio
4I-UF 4 Optical Fiber
4I-BT 4 HDBT, RS232, Audio
Output Cards
Spec
Models
Outputs
Signal Format
4O-HD 4 HDMI
4O-HS
4
HDMI& analog audio
4O-DV 4 DVI
4O-DS
4
DVI, HDMI, VGA, AV,
YPbPr
4O-VG
4 VGA& Stereo
audio
VGA, analog audio
4O-SD
4 outputs& LOOP
SDI
4O-TP
4
HDMI TP, IR, RS232
4O-UH
4
HDMI& analog Audio
4O-UF 4 Optical Fiber
4O-BT
4
HDBT, RS232, Audio
1.4. Package List
✓ 1 x MTX88M-N
✓ 1 x Power Cord
✓ 1 x IR remote (Not include battery)
✓ 4 x Plastic cushions
✓ 1 x RS232 cable
✓ 1 x User manual
Note: Confirm all the accessories are included, if not, please contact with the dealers.
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2. Panel Description
2.1. MTX88M-N
2.1.1. Front Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
IR
IR sensor, receive IR signal sent from IR remote
②
Power LED
Illuminate red once powered on
③
LCD Screen
Display real-time operation status
④
INPUTS
Back-lit buttons for input selection, ranges from 1~ 8,
correspond to 1~8 sources on input signal cards (counting
from left to right, top to bottom)
⑤
OUTPUTS
Back-lit buttons for output selection, ranges from 1~ 8,
correspond to 1~8 displays on output signal cards (counting
from left to right, top to bottom)
⑥
MENU
AV: Transfer AV signal from AV signal card.
VIDEO: Transfer AV signal from AV signal card only.
AUDIO: Unavailable.
ALL: Select all input/output channel
THROUGH: To transfer the signals directly to the
corresponding output channels.
UNDO: Undo button, to resume to the status before the
command just performed.
: Backspace button, to backspace the last press.
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
1 2
3
4
5
6 7 8
1 2
3
4
5
6 7 8
AV
Video Audio
MENU
IR
SYSTEM MONITOR
Undo
ALL
All
Throug h
1
2
5
3
4
6
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2.1.2. Rear Panel
No.
Name
Description
①
INPUTS
Input signal card slots, 2 in total, insert necessary input cards
here
②
OUTPUTS
Output signal card slots, 2 in total, insert necessary output
cards here
③
TCP/IP
RJ45 connector for TCP/IP control
④
RS232
Serial control port for RS232 control
⑤
Power port
Connect with household alternating current power
⑥
GND connector
Used for system grounding
R 2 32S
TCP/I P CONTR OL
OUTP UTS
OUTP UTS
VGA 3VGA 2VGA 1 VGA 4
INPU TS
INPU TS
VGA 3VGA 2VGA 1 VGA 4
OUTP UTS
OUTP UTS
VGA 3VGA 2VGA 1 VGA 4
INPU TS
INPU TS
VGA 3VGA 2VGA 1 VGA 4
1
2
3
4
5
6
INPU TS
INPU TS
SEAMLESS
L
R
1
2
Audi o
AV 1 AV 2
L
R
3
4
Audi o
AV 3 AV 4
OUTP UTS
OUTP UTS
SEAMLESS
L
R
1
2
Audio
AV 1 AV 2
L
R
3
4
Audio
AV 3 AV 4
INPU TS
INPU TS
HDMI 3
HDMI 2HDMI 1 HDMI 4
L R L R
1
2
3
4
Audi o
Audi o
SEAMLESS
OUTP UTS
OUTP UTS
HDMI 3
HDMI 2HDMI 1 HDMI 4
L R R
1
2
3
4
Audi o
Audi o
SEAMLESS
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2.2. Changeable Cards
MTX88M-N support expansion through various changeable input/ output cards of
different signals including DVI, HDMI, VGA, twisted pair, SDI etc. Here is a brief
introduction to the changeable cards.
2.2.1. 4I-DV & 4O-DV
DVI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.1)
It is fully compatible with HDMI1.3 and HDCP, but not supporting analogy signal.
It is embedded EDID management technology, supporting DDC.
4I-DV: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device
through 4O-DV or other kinds of output cards.
4O-DV: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-DV, or other
kinds of input cards.
Pin Layout of the DVI-I connector (Dual-Link). (Female)
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
T.M.D.S.Data2-
13
T.M.D.S.Data3+
2
T.M.D.S.Data2+
14
+5V Power
3
T.M.D.S. Data
2/4 Shield
15
Ground (return for
+5V,
Hsync and Vsync)
4
T.M.D.S. Data 4-
16
Hot Plug Detect
5
T.M.D.S. Data
4+
17
T.M.D.S. Data 0-
6
DDC Clock
18
T.M.D.S. Data 0+
7
DDC Data
19
T.M.D.S. Data 0/5
Shield
8
Analog Vertical
Sync
20
T.M.D.S.Data5-
9
T.M.D.S.Data1-
21
T.M.D.S.Data5+
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T.M.D.S.Data1+
22
T.M.D.S. Clock
Shield
11
T.M.D.S.Data1/3
Shield
23
T.M.D. S. Clock +
12
T.M.D.S.Data3-
13
T.M.D.S.Data3+
C1
RED
C2
Analog Green
C3
Analog Blue
C4
Horizontal Sync
Analog
C5
GND
Note: Pin C1~C5 are not used in 4I-DV & 4O-DV.
2.2.2. 4I-DS& 4O-DS
Seamless DVI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.2)
It is fully compatible with HDMI1.3& HDCP, and supports seamless transmission for
high-definition DVI, HDMI, VGA, AV, YPbPr signals. Signal format can be modified via
RS232 commands.
It boasts embedded EDID management (only for HDMI/ DVI signal), supporting DDC.
4I-DS: seamless input card, maximum four input signal. It can automatically identify
the format of input signal. Input signal can pass to output device through 4O-DS, or
other kinds of output cards.
4O-DS: seamless output card, maximum four output signal. Automatically recognize
output signal (HDMI/ DVI), and output resolution is adjustable. Output signal can come
from 4I-DS, or from other kinds of input cards. It supports off memory for resolution,
signal format, HDCP compliant status.
Note:
When 4O-DS works with input cards except 4I-DS, to ensure reliable seamless
output, adjust the input signals to any one of the following 5 resolutions: 1024x768,
1280x720, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, 1920x1200.
INPUTS
INPUTS
DVI 1 DVI 2
DVI 3
DVI 4
SEAMLESS
DVI 1 DVI 2
DVI 3
DVI 4
SEAMLESS
OUTPUTS
OUTPUTS
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Before using 4O-DS, upgrade the front-board and backboard of MTX88M-N. Seek
technical assistant from our technical supporters.
DVI interfaces on the signal card are same with the interfaces on 4I-DV& 4O-DV. Pin
C1~C5 are used in 4I-DS & 4O-DS.
When connecting to VGA, YPbPr or C-VIDEO signal, insert converting cables
according to specific pin definitions (see the figures below):
DVI- C-VIDEO:
Pin
Signal
C1
Yellow
C5
GND
Other pins are unused.
DVI- YPbPr:
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
C1
RED
C2
GREEN
C3
BLUE
C5
GND
Other pins are unused.
DVI- VGA (female):
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
C1
RED
C2
GND
C3
GREEN
C4
Horizontal Sync
Analog
8
Vertical Sync Analog
Other pins are unused.
2.2.3. 4I-HD & 4O-HD
HDMI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.3)
It boasts embedded EDID management, and supports DDC. It’s also compliant with
DVI signal & HDCP.
4I-HD: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device
through 4O-HD, or other kinds of output cards.
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4O-HD: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-HD, or other
kinds of input cards.
Pin layout of the HDMI connectors (female).
No.
Signal
No.
Signal
1
TMDS Data 2+
20
SHELL
2
TMDS Data 2
Shield
19
Hot Plug Detect
3
TMDS Data 2-
18
+5V Power
4
TMDS Data 1+
17
Ground
5
TMDS Data 1
Shield
16
DDC Data
6
TMDS Data 1-
15
DDC Clock
7
TMDS Data 0+
14
No Connect
8
TMDS Data 0
Shield
13
CEC
9
TMDS Data 0-
12
TMDS Clock-
10
TMDS Clock+
11
TMDS Clock
Shield
2.2.4. 4I-HS & 4O-HS
Seamless HDMI signal card with auxiliary audio port (Please check the specification
from 5.2.4)
It boasts seamless switch that provides real-time audio& video switching; support
HDMI1.3& HDCP1.2, compliant with DVI signal;
HDMI embeded audio and auxiliary stereo audio supports PCM format, audio source
selectable via designed command (default: HDMI embeded audio);
Built in scaler handles various resolution, output resolution adjustable via command.
4I-HS: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device
through 4O-HS, or other kinds of output cards.
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4O-HS: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-HS, or other
kinds of input cards.
HDMI connectors of 4I-HS & 4O-HS are same with the 4I-HD & 4O-HD.
Note: When 4O-HS works with input cards except 4I-HS, to ensure reliable seamless
output, adjust all the input signals to the same designed resolution: 1024x768,
1280x720, 1600x1200, 1920x1080, or 1920x1200.
2.2.5. 4I-VG & 4O-VG
VGA signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.5)
Scale all inputs to 1080p or 1920x1200
The bandwidth is up to 350MHz (-3dB);
Input signal can be VGA (RGBHV), YPbPr, S-video, C-video or CVBS;
Output card only supports VGA output
4I-VG: input card, maximum four input signal, support VGA (RGBHV), YPbPr, S-video,
C-video& CVBS. Input signal can pass to output device through any kinds of output
cards.
4O-VG: output card, maximum four VGA output signal and 4 stereo audio outputs,
output video signal from 4I-VG, or other kinds of input cards, and output audio signal
from the audio of the input signal.
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Pin layout of the VGA connectors (female):
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
9
KEY/PWR
2
GREEN
10
GND
3
BLUE
11
ID0/RES
4
ID2/RES
12
ID1/SDA
5
GND
13
HSync
6
RED_RTN
14
VSync
7
GREEN_RTN
15
ID3/SCL
8
BLUE_RTN
When connecting to YPbPr or C-VIDEO signal, insert converting cables according to
specific pin definitions (see the figures below):
VGA- YPbPr:
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
6
GND
2
GREEN
7
GND
3
BLUE
8
GND
Other pins are not used.
VGA- C-VIDEO:
Pin
Signal
Pin
Signal
1
RED
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
Other pins are not used.
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2.2.6. 4I-VA
VGA signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.6)
Scale all inputs to 1080p or 1920x1200;
Input signal can be VGA (RGBHV), YPbPr, S-video, C-video or CVBS;
4 stereo audio inputs.
4I-VA: input card, maximum four VGA inputs and four stereo audio inputs. Input signal
can pass to output device through any kinds of output cards.
The VGA connector and source connection are same with the 4I-VG.
2.2.7. 4I-SD & 4O-SD
SDI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.7)
It is compatible with different SDI signal formats, including SD/HD/3G-SDI (adaptive)
Every port has loop output for local monitoring.
4I-SD: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device
through 4O-SD, or other kinds of output cards.
4O-SD: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-SD, or other
kinds of input cards.
INPUTS
INPUTS
VGA 3
VGA 2
VGA 1 VGA 4
L R L R
1
2
3
4
SEAMLESS
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2.2.8. 4I-SS
Seamless SDI signal card (Please check the specification from 5.2.8)
It is compatible with different SDI signal formats, including SD/HD/3G-SDI (adaptive),
support seamless transmission for high-definition signal up to 1080p;
Auto-detect input resolution and scale to 1080p@60Hz (default resolution, adjustable
via command);
Every port has loop output for local monitoring.
4I-SS: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device
through 4O-SD, or other kinds of output cards.
BNC connectors are same with 4I-SD & 4O-SD’s.
2.2.9. 4I-TP & 4O-TP
Twisted pair card (HDMI/DVI extender). (Please check the specification from 5.2.9)
Support HDTV, compatible with HDMI1.3 and HDCP
4I-TP: input card, maximum input four HDMI TP signal. Input signal can pass to output
device through 4O-TP, or other kinds of output cards, need to work with TPHD402T.
4O-TP: output card, maximum output four HDMI TP signal, output signals from 4I-TP,
or other kinds of input cards, need to work with TPHD402R.
How the indicators work:
Color
Definition
Status
Yellow
Power Indicator
Blink once powered on;
Turn off when there is no power.
Green
Link Indicator
Light when the port is connected with
CAT5e/6;
Turn off when there is no connection.
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Pin layout of the HDBT connector:
Pin
Color
1
orange white
2
orange
3
green white
4
blue
5
blue white
6
green
7
brown white
8
brown
1st Group
4--5
2nd Group
1--2
3rd Group
3--6
4th Group
7--8
Note: 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.
2.2.10. 4I-UH & 4O-UH
4K HDMI signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.10)
Support HDMI 1.4a& HDCP 1.4 compliance; Compatible with DVI signal; Support
high-definition HDMI source up to 4kx2k, 1080p 3D compliance;
Provide auxiliary audio port as supplement to HDMI embedded audio, audio source
selectable via command “AUDIO[X]I[Z].”, [X] stands for output port, [Z] stands for
audio source (0 is for HDMI embedded audio, 1 is for analog audio)
It also boasts embedded EDID management.
4I-UH: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output device
through 4O-UH, or other kinds of output cards.
Note: When matching with output cards that do not support 4kx2k, adjust the input
resolution to 1080p to enable reliable output.
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4O-UH: output card, maximum four output signal, output signals from 4I-UH, or other
kinds of input cards, HDCP compliant status settable via RS232 command
The HDMI connector is same with 4I-HD& 4O-HD’s.
2.2.11. 4I-UF & 4O-UF
4K optical signal card. (Please check the specification from 5.2.11)
Work with single-mode/ multi-mode module to realize long-distance optical fiber
transmission, support multi-mode transmission up to 300m and single mode
transmission up to 2km.
High bandwidth: 10.2Gbps; Compliant with HDMI 1.4, capable to transmit 4K×2K&
1080P 3D (max) signals;
4I-UF: input card with indicators, maximum four input signal, corresponding indicator
illuminates green when there is input signal. Input signal can pass to output device
through 4O-UF, or pass through other kinds of output cards.
4O-UF: output card with indicators, maximum four output signal, output signals from
4I-UF, or other kinds of input cards; corresponding indicator illuminates green when
there is output signal.
Note:
Use the 4I-UF/ 4O-UF with optical fiber transmitter/ receiver.
Multi-mode transmission may include the following cases:
Single-mode optical fiber module& Multi-mode optical fiber cable
Multi-mode optical fiber module& Multi-mode optical fiber cable
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Before using 4I-UF & 4O-UF, upgrade the front-board and backboard of MTX88M-N.
Seek technical assistant from our technical supporters.
2.2.12. 4I-BT & 4O-BT
4K Twisted pair card (Please check the specification from 5.2.12)
Support HDTV, compatible with HDBT 1.0, HDMI1.4a& HDCP1.4; Wide resolution
range from 480p~ 4kx2k, 1080p 3D compliant; Extend HDBT signal up to 70m at
1080p or 40m at 4k; Bi-directional RS232 transmission on single cable; Audio source
selectable via corresponding command; Auxiliary audio ports support stereo signal.
It also boasts embedded EDID management.
4I-BT: input card, maximum input four HDBT signal. Input signal can pass to output
device through 4O-BT, or other kinds of output cards, need to work with HDBT
transmitter (e.g. TPHD402T).
Note: When matching with output cards that do not support 4kx2k, adjust the input
resolution to 1080p to enable reliable output.
4O-BT: output card, maximum output four HDBT signal, output signals from 4I-BT, or
other kinds of input cards, need to work with HDBT receiver (e.g. TPHD402R).
The indicators and pin layout is the same with 4I-TP & 4O-TP’s. Refer to 2.2.9 4I-TP &
4O-TP for detailed information.
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3. System Connection
3.1. Usage Precautions
Verify all components and accessories included before installation.
System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and
humidity.
All of the power switches, plugs, sockets and power cords should be insulated and
safe.
All devices should be connected before power on.
3.2. Connection Diagram
Note: All the input/output signal cards don’t support hot-plug while input& output ports
on the cards support hot-plug.
PC
PC
HDTV
IR Emitter
Transmitter
BlueRay
VGA:
DVI:
HDMI:
HDMI TP:
Projector
RS232
control panel
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4. Control Operations
4.1. Front Panel Button Control
Users can control MTX88M-N rapidly and directly with its front panel buttons. Here is a
brief operation guide to front panel buttons.
Format: “Input Channel” + “Switch Mode” +“Output Channel”
Note:
1) “Switch Mode”:
AV: Transfer AV signal from AV signal card& audio signal from audio card
synchronously
Video: Transfer AV signal from AV signal card
Audio: Transfer audio signal from audio card
2) “Input Channel”: Fill with the number of input channel to be controlled,
3) “Output Channel”: Fill with the number of output channels to be controlled. Press
“All” to select all the outputs.
4) The input/output channels on the rear panel are counting from left to right, top to
bottom.
5) The input delay time between two numbers of every input& output channel must be
less than 5 seconds; otherwise the operation will be cancelled.
Example:
To transfer input 1 to output 1, press input “1”, output “1”.
To transfer signals from input 1 to all output channels, press buttons in this order: “1”,
“All”.
Functional Buttons:
UNDO button: return to the previous status
Example: Input 6 is connecting with output 6, press input “6” + “AV”+ output 4 to
change the connection. Press “Undo” to enable input 6 to reconnect with output 6.
button: If you press buttons “1”, “AV”, “2”, “” in order, then “2” will be canceled.
THROUGH button: get straight I/O connection, e.g. input 1-> output 1, input 2-> output
2.
Press “Input Channel” + ”Through”
Example: If you press buttons “ALL”, “THROUGH” in order, then the result will be like
input 1 output 1, input 2output 2, input 3output 3 … input 8output 8.
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4.2. IR Remote Control
With the IR remote, MTX88M-N could be controlled remotely. As the function buttons
on the IR remote are the same with the ones on the front panel, the IR remote shares
the same operations and commands with the control panel.
Press the buttons under below format:
“Input Channel” + “Switch Mode” +“Output Channel”
Input channel buttons,
including 1~10+
Menu buttons, including
switching buttons and
function buttons
Output channel buttons,
including 1~10+
Input channel buttons,
including 1~10+, only
1~8 are available
Menu buttons, including
switching buttons and
function buttons
Output channel buttons,
including 1~10+, only
1~8 are available
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4.3. RS232 Control
4.3.1. RS232 Connection
Except the front control panel and IR remote, MTX88M-N 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- D connector. The definition of its pin
layout is shown in the table below.
No.
Pin
Function
1
N/u
Unused
2
Tx
Transmit
3
Rx
Receive
4
N/u
Unused
5
Gnd
Ground
6
N/u
Unused
7
N/u
Unused
8
N/u
Unused
9
N/u
Unused
When MTX88M-N connects to the RS232 port of a computer with control software,
users can control it by that computer. To control the switcher, users need to use RS232
control software.
4.3.2. RS232 Communication Command
With this command system, users are able to control and operate the MTX88M-N
with RS232 software remotely.
Note:
1) Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X].
2) In the commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be
typed in actual operation.
3) Please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “.” or “;”.
4) Type the command carefully, it is case-sensitive.
5) Commands pertaining to EDID only avails for signal cards that support EDID
management.
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6) MTX88M-N boasts 6 in-built EDID data, the chart below illustrates the detailed
information:
No.
Detailed Information
1
1080p 2D 5.1CH
2
1080p 2D 2.0CH
3
720p 2D 5.1CH
4
720p 2D 2.0CH
5
4kx2k 2D 5.1CH
6
4kx2k 2D 2.0CH
Update in-built EDID data by sending command UpgradeIntEDID[x]..
Communication protocol: Baud rate: 9600; Data bit: 8; Stop bit: 1; Parity bit: none.
Command
Description
Feedback
/*Type;
Inquire the models information.
MTX88M-N
/%Lock;
Lock front panel buttons.
System Locked!
/%Unlock;
Unlock front panel buttons.
System Unlock!
/^Version;
Inquire the firmware version.
Vx.x.x
/:MessageOff;
Turn off the feedback command from
the com port. It will only show “switcher
OK”.
Closed The
Message Return.
/:MessageOn;
Turn on the feedback command from
the com port.
Enabled The
Message Return.
Undo.
Cancel the previous operation.
Undo
Demo.
Switch to the “demo” mode, 1->1, 2->2,
3->3 … and so on.
Demo Mode
AV: 01->001
… …
[x]All.
Transfer signals from the input channel
[x] to all output channels
01 To All
All#.
Transfer all input signals to the
corresponding output channels
respectively.
All Through.
All$.
Switch off all the output channels.
All Closed.
[x]#.
Transfer signals from the input channel
[x] to the output channel [x].
01 Through.
[x]$.
Switch off the output channel [x].
AV: 01 Closed.
All@.
Switch on all the output.
All Open.
[x]@.
Switch on output [x].
01 Open.
[x1]V[x2].
Transfer the video signals from input
[x1] to output [x2].
V: 01->001
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[x1]A[x2].
Transfer the audio signals from the
input channel [x1] to the output channel
[x2].
A: 01->001
[x1]B[x2].
Transfer audio& video signal from input
[x1] to output [x2].
AV: 01->001
Status[x].
Inquire the input channel to the output
channel [x].
V: 01->001
A: 01->001
Status.
Inquire the input channel to the output
channels one by one.
V: 01->001
A: 01->001
… …
Save[Y].
Save the present operation to the
preset command [Y]. [Y] ranges from 0
to 9.
Save To F8
Recall[Y].
Recall the preset command [Y].
Recall From F8
V: 01->001
A: 01->001
… …
Clear[Y].
Clear the preset command [Y].
Clear F8
PWON.
Work normally.
PWON
PWOFF.
Enter in standby mode.
PWOFF
HDCPON.
Turn on the HDCP output.
HDCPON
HDCPOFF.
Turn off the HDCP output.
HDCPOFF
/V00.
Inquire the version of backboard
software.
Vx.x.x
UpgradeIntEDID[x].
Upgrade built-in EDID data. Supports 6
types of EDID data (see Note 6). When
the switcher gets the command, it will
show a message to send EDID file (.bin
file).
EDIDUpgrade[x].
Upgrade EDID data of input ports
When the switcher gets the command,
it will show a message to send EDID
file (.bin file). Operations will be
canceled after 10 seconds.
EDID/[x]/[y].
Set the EDID data of input port [x] to
built-in EDID data of type [y].
[y]= 1~6.
EDIDG[x].
Get EDID data from output [x] and
display the data on serial port control
software.
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EDIDMInit.
Reset factory default EDID for every
input channel.
EDIDMInit
EDIDM[X]B[Y].
Manually EDID switching. Enable input
[Y] to learn the EDID data of output[X].
If there is problem learning the EDID
data, it will automatically set the default
EDID data for input [Y].
EDIDM2B1
USER/[Y]/[X]:*****;
Custom command for signal cards,
[Y]=I/O; [X]= port number; *****:
User-definable command, e.g. 0623%
%0911.
Restore factory default.
All I/O connection will be restored to
straight through: 1->1, 2->2… saved
operation status will remain the same. 4I-HS
USER/I/[x]:02xx%;
Set the brightness of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
02xx%
USER/I/[x]:03xx%;
Set the contrast of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
03xx%
USER/I/[x]:04xx%;
Set the saturation of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
04xx%
USER/I/[x]:05xx%;
Set the sharpness of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
05xx%
USER/I/[x]:0607%;
Set picture’s color temperature
0607%
USER/I/[x]:0608%;
Configure image scale
0608%
USER/I/[x]:0614%;
Configure picture mode
0614%
USER/I/[x]:0617%;
Restore input [x] to factory default.
0617%
USER/I/[x]:0619%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1360x768, HD
0619%
USER/I/[x]:0626%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1024x768, XGA
0626%
USER/I/[x]:0627%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280x720, 720P
0627%
USER/I/[x]:0628%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280x800, WXGA
0628%
USER/I/[x]:0629%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920x1080, 1080P
0629%
USER/I/[x]:0620%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920x1200, WUXGA
0620%
USER/I/[x]:0621%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1600x1200, UXGA
0621%
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USER/I/[x]:0698%;
Software update
0698%
USER/I/[x]:0686%;
Set the output signal of input [x] to
HDMI
0686%
USER/I/[x]:0711%;
Select HDMI embeded audio as audio
source
0711%
USER/I/[x]:0712%;
Select analog audio as audio source
0712%
4O-HS
USER/O/[x]:0804%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1280x720P @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1280x720P
USER/O/[x]:0813%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1280x1080P @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1920x1080P
USER/O/[x]:0824%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1024x768 @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1024x768
USER/O/[x]:0826%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1280x1024 @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1280x1024
USER/O/[x]:0837%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1920x1200 @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1920x1200
USER/O/[x]:0617%;
Restore output [x] to factory default.
0617%
GetResolution[x].
Capture output resolution of output [x]
USER/O/[x]:0110%;
Enable analog audio output
0110%
USER/O/[x]:0111%;
Disable analog audio output
0111%
4I-VA
USER/I/[x]:0648%;
Switch on audio of input [x]
0648%
USER/I/[x]:0649%;
Switch off audio of input [x]
0649%
USER/I/[x]:0684%;
Set the color space to YCBCR
0684%
USER/I/[x]:0685%;
Set the color space to RGB
0685%
USER/I/[x]:0686%;
Set the input signal to HDMI
0686%
USER/I/[x]:0687%;
Set the input signal to DVI
0687%
USER/I/[x]:0622%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
VGA.
0622%
USER/I/[x]:0623%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
YCBCR.
0623%
USER/I/[x]:0624%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
SVIDEO.
0624%
USER/I/[x]:0625%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
CVIDEO.
0625%
USER/I/[x]:0626%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1024x768@60Hz.
0626%
USER/I/[x]:0627%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280X720@60Hz.
0627%
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USER/I/[x]:0628%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280X800@60Hz.
0628%
USER/I/[x]:0619%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1360X768@60Hz.
0619%
USER/I/[x]:0621%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1600X1200@60Hz.
0621%
USER/I/[x]:0629%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920X1080@60Hz.
0629%
USER/I/[x]:0620%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920X1200@60Hz.
0620%
USER/I/[x]:0617%;
Restore input [x] to factory default.
0617%
USER/I/[x]:0606%;
Auto-adjust VGA signal
0606%
USER/I/[x]:0698%;
Update software
0698%
4I-VG
USER/I/[x]:0622%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
VGA.
0622%
USER/I/[x]:0623%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
YCBCR.
0623%
USER/I/[x]:0624%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
SVIDEO.
0624%
USER/I/[x]:0625%;
Set the signal of input channel [x] to
CVIDEO.
0625%
USER/I/[x]:0626%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1024x768@60Hz.
0626%
USER/I/[x]:0627%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280X720@60Hz.
0627%
USER/I/[x]:0628%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280X800@60Hz.
0628%
USER/I/[x]:0629%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920X1080@60Hz.
0629%
4I-SS
USER/I/[x]:02xx%;
Set the brightness of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
02xx%
USER/I/[x]:03xx%;
Set the contrast of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
03xx%
USER/I/[x]:04xx%;
Set the saturation of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
04xx%
USER/I/[x]:05xx%;
Set the sharpness of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
05xx%
USER/I/[x]:0607%;
Set picture’s color temperature
0607%
USER/I/[x]:0608%;
Configure image scale
0608%
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USER/I/[x]:0614%;
Configure picture mode
0614%
USER/I/[x]:0617%;
Restore input [x] to factory default.
0617%
USER/I/[x]:0619%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1360x768, HD
0619%
USER/I/[x]:0626%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1024x768, XGA
0626%
USER/I/[x]:0627%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280x720, 720P
0627%
USER/I/[x]:0628%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280x800, WXGA
0628%
USER/I/[x]:0629%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920x1080, 1080P
0629%
USER/I/[x]:0620%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920x1200, WUXGA
0620%
USER/I/[x]:0621%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1600x1200, UXGA
0621%
USER/I/[x]:0698%;
Software update
0698%
4I-DS
USER/I/[x]:02xx%;
Set the brightness of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
02xx%
USER/I/[x]:03xx%;
Set the contrast of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
03xx%
USER/I/[x]:04xx%;
Set the saturation of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
04xx%
USER/I/[x]:05xx%;
Set the sharpness of input [x] to xx,
xx=00~99
05xx%
USER/I/[x]:0606%;
Auto-adjust VGA input signal
0606%
USER/I/[x]:0607%;
Set picture’s color temperature
0607%
USER/I/[x]:0608%;
Configure image scale
0608%
USER/I/[x]:0614%;
Configure picture mode
0614%
USER/I/[x]:0617%;
Restore input [x] to factory default.
0617%
USER/I/[x]:0619%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1360x768, HD
0619%
USER/I/[x]:0626%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1024x768, XGA
0626%
USER/I/[x]:0627%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280x720, 720P
0627%
USER/I/[x]:0628%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1280x800, WXGA
0628%
USER/I/[x]:0629%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920x1080, 1080P
0629%
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USER/I/[x]:0620%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1920x1200, WUXGA
0620%
USER/I/[x]:0621%;
Set the resolution of input [x] to
1600x1200, UXGA
0621%
USER/I/[x]:0698%;
Software update
0698%
USER/I/[x]:0686%;
Set the output signal of input [x] to
HDMI
0686%
USER/I/[x]:0687%;
Set the output signal of input [x] to DVI
0687%
4O-DS
USER/O/[x]:0201%;
Set the output source of output [x] to
YPbPr
0201%
USER/O/[x]:0202%;
Set the output source of output [x] to
VGA
0202%
USER/O/[x]:0203%;
Set the output source of output [x] to
C-VIDEO
0203%
USER/O/[x]:0804%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1280x720P @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1280x720P
USER/O/[x]:0813%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1280x1080P @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1920x1080P
USER/O/[x]:0824%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1024x768 @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1024x768
USER/O/[x]:0826%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1280x1024 @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1280x1024
USER/O/[x]:0837%;
Set the resolution of output [x] to
1920x1200 @60Hz
Resolution
Out03 1920x1200
GetResolution[x].
Capture output resolution of output [x]
GetVGAPortMode[x
].
Inquire the output status of VGA port [x]
USER/O/[x]:0617%;
Restore output [x] to factory default.
0617%
4I-UH/BT
AUDIO[X]I[Z].
Select audio source for input [X]
[X] is port number; [Z] stands for audio
source, can be 0 (embedded HDMI
audio) or 1 (analog audio)
AUDIO1I0.
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4.4. TCP/IP Control
4.4.1. Control Mode
TCP/IP default settings: IP is 192.168.0.178, Gateway is 192.168.0.1, and Serial Port
is 4001. IP & Gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed.
Controlled by Single PC
Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the MTX88M-N, and set its network
segment to the same as the default IP of the MTX88M-N (192.168.0.178).
Same network
segment as the
switcher
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Controlled by PC(s) in LAN
The MTX88M-N can be connected with a router to make up a LAN with the PC(s), this
make it able to be controlled in a LAN. When control, just make sure the MTX88M-N’s
network segment is the same with the router. Please connect as the following figure for
LAN control.
Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the MTX88M-N to Ethernet port of PC with
twisted pair.
Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the MTX88M-N. Do please
remember the PC’s original network segment.
Step3. Set the MTX88M-N’s network segment to the same as the router.
Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one.
Step5. Connect the MTX88M-N and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN, each PC
is able to control the MTX88M-N asynchronously.
Then it’s able to control the device via a TCP/IP communication software.
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4.4.2. Control MTX88M-N via TCP/IP communication software
(Exampled by TCPUDP software)
1) Connect a computer and MTX88M-N to the same network. Open the TCPUDP
software (or any other TCP/IP communication software) and create a connection,
enter the IP address and port of MTX88M-N (default IP: 192.168.0.178, port:4001):
2) After connect successfully, we can enter commands to control the MTX88M-N, as
below:
Here you will receive the
feedback when a command
is sent.
Enter your command here.
Commands are the same with RS232
commands listed in 4.3.2 RS232
Communication Commands
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4.4.3. Port Management
Type the designed website 192.168.0.178:100 in your browser. Enter correct
username and password to log in the WebServer:
Username: admin; Password: admin
Here is the main configuration interface of the WebServer:
In this interface, you can:
Change website display language.
Modify network settings: Go to Internet Settings -> WAN.
Upgrade TCP/IP module: Go to Administration -> Upload Program -> Select program
file -> Start upgrading.
Reboot the device after upgrading.
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5. Specification
5.1. Main Unit
Control parts
Serial Control
RS232, 9- female D connector
Configurations
2 = TX, 3 = RX, 5 = GND
Installation
Rack Mountable
Front Panel Control
Buttons
Options
TCP/IP control
General
Power Supply
100VAC ~ 240VAC, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption
60W (Max)
Operation Temperature
0 ~ +40℃
Storage Temperature
-10 ~ +55℃
Relative Humidity
10% ~ 90%
Dimension (W*H*D)
483mm x 88mm x 320mm (2U high)
Net Weight
3Kg
5.2. Changeable Card
5.2.1. 4I-DV & 4O-DV
4I-DV
Input
(4) DVI
Input Connector
(4) Female DB24+5/HDMI
Input Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Input Impedance
75Ω
4O-DV
Output
(4) DVI
Output Connector
(4) Female DB24+5/HDMI
output Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Output Impedance
75Ω
General
Gain
0 dB
Bandwidth
340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s)
Video Signal
DVI 1.0/HDMI 1.3 full digital T.M.D.S signal
Switching Speed
200ns (Max.)
Max Time-delay
5nS (±1nS)
Crosstalk
<-50dB@5MHz
EDID and DDC
Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and
Display Data Channel (DDC) data using DVI and HDMI
standards. EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered
HDCP
Compliant with HDCP using DVI and HDMI 1.3 standards
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5.2.2. 4I-DS & 4O-DS
4I-DS
Input
(4) DVI
Input Connector
(4) Female DB24+5/HDMI
Input Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Input Impedance
75Ω
4O-DS
Output
(4) DVI
Output Connector
(4) Female DB24+5/HDMI
output Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Output Impedance
75Ω
General
Gain
0 dB
Bandwidth
340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s)
Video Signal
DVI,HDMI,VGA,C-VIDEO,YPbPr
Switching Speed
200ns (Max.)
Max Time-delay
5nS (±1nS)
Crosstalk
<-50dB@5MHz
EDID and DDC
Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and
Display Data Channel (DDC) data using DVI and HDMI
standards. EDID and DDC signals are actively buffered
HDCP
Compliant with HDCP using DVI and HDMI 1.3 standards
5.2.3. 4I-HD & 4O-HD
4I-HD
Input
(4) HDMI
Input Connector
(4) Female HDMI
Input Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Input Impedance
75Ω
4O-HD
Output
(4) HDMI
Output Connector
Female HDMI
output Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Output Impedance
75Ω
General
Gain
0 dB
Bandwidth
6.75 Gbps
Video Signal
DVI 1.0/HDMI 1.3 full digital T.M.D.S signal
Max Time-delay
5nS (±1nS)
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Switching Speed
200ns (Max.)
Crosstalk
<-50dB@5MHz
EDID and DDC
Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and
Display Data Channel (DDC) data
HDCP
Compliant with HDCP
5.2.4. 4I-HS & 4O-HS
4I-HS
Input
(4) HDMI
(4) Analog Audio
Input Connector
(4) 19-pin Type-A Female
(4) 3-pin pluggable terminal block
Power Consumption
8W
Color Depth
8, 10, 12 bit
4O-HS
Output
4 HDMI
4 Analog Audio
Output Connector
19-pin Type-A Female
3-pin pluggable terminal block
Power Consumption
12W
Color Depth
8 bit
General
Video Signal
HDMI, DVI
Audio Signal
PCM
Bandwidth
6.75 Gbps
Standards
HDMI1.3& HDCP1.2
EDID and DDC
Supports Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) and
Display Data Channel (DDC) data
5.2.5. 4I-VG & 4O-VG
4I-VG
Input
(4) VGA
Input Connector
(4) Female 15 pin HD
Input Level
0.5 ~ 2.0Vp-p
Input Impedance
75Ω
Video Signal
VGA (RGBHV), YPbPr, S-video, C-video& CVBS.
4O-VG
Output
(4) VGA
Output Connector
(4) Female 15 pin HD
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Output Level
0.5 ~ 2.0Vp-p
Output Impedance
75Ω
Video Signal
VGA
General
Gain
0 dB
Bandwidth
350MHz (-3dB)
Switching Speed
200ns (Max.)
Crosstalk
<-50dB@5MHz
5.2.6. 4I-VA
Video
Input
(4) VGA
Input Connector
(4) Female 15 pin HD
Input Level
0.5 ~ 2.0Vp-p
Input Impedance
75Ω
Audio
Input
(4) Stereo Audio
Input Connector
(4) 3-pin Pluggable Terminal Block
CMRR
>90dB @20Hz ~ 20KHz
Input Impedance
>10KΩ
General
Gain
0 dB
Bandwidth
YPbPr:170MHz;
C-video:150MHz;
VGA:170MHz
Video Signal
VGA (RGBHV), YPbPr, S-video, C-video& CVBS
Switching Speed
200ns (Max.) <-50dB@5MHz
Crosstalk
5.2.7. 4I-SD & 4O-SD
4I-SD
Input
(4) SDI
Input Connector
(4) Female BNC
Input Level
0.8Vp-p ± 10%
Input Impedance
75Ω
4O-SD
Output
(4) SDI
Output Connector
(4) Female BNC
output Level
0.8Vp-p ± 10%
Output Impedance
75Ω
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General
Gain
Unity
Maximum Data Rate
4.95Gbps
Transmission Distance
300M (Max.)
Data rate Lock
Auto
Input Return Loss
<-14 dB @ 1 MHz ~ 1.5 GHz
Input Return Loss
<-14 dB @ 1 MHz ~ 1.5 GHz
Video Standard
SMPTE 292M, SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 424M,
ITU-RBT.601, ITU-RBT.1120
Data Type
8bit, 10bit, 12bit
Audio Bits per Sample
18 bits per channel, 2 channels (L, R)
Switching Speed
200ns (Max.)
Crosstalk
<-50dB@5MHz
5.2.8. 4I-SS
Input
Input
(4) SDI
Input Connector
(4) Female BNC
Output
Output
(4) SDI
Output Connector
(4) Female BNC
General
Audio Signal
SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI
Color Depth
8, 10, 12 bit
Transmission Distance
1080p≤100M
Max Resolution
1080p
Bandwidth
6.75Gbps
Power Consumption
8.7W
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5.2.9. 4I-TP & 4O-TP
4I-TP
Input
(4) RJ45
Input Connector
(4) Female RJ45
Input Impedance
75Ω
4O-TP
Output
(4) RJ45
Output Connector
(4) Female RJ45
Output Impedance
75Ω
Video General
Transmission Distance
1080p≤70M
Bandwidth
6.75Gbps
Resolution range
800x600 ~ 1920x1200
Transmission Distance
70M(Max)
SNR
>70dB@ 100MHz-100M
Return Loss
<-30dB@ 5KHz
HDMI Standard
Support HDMI1.3 and HDCP
Differential Phase Error
±10° @ 135MHz_100M
5.2.10. 4I-UH & 4O-UH
4I-UH
Video Input
Input
(4) HDMI
Input Connector
(4) Female HDMI
Min.～Max. Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Input Impedance
100Ω (Differential)
Audio Input
Input
(4) Analog
Input Connector
(4) 3.5mm pluggable terminal block
Input Impedance
75Ω
Frequency Response
20Hz～20K Hz
4O-UH
Video Output
Output
(4) HDMI
Output Connector
(4) Female HDMI
Min.～Max. Level
T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V
Output Impedance
100Ω (Differential)
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Audio Output
Output
(4) Stereo
Output Connector
(4) 3.5mm Stereo audio connector
Output Impedance
75Ω
Frequency Response
20Hz～20K Hz
General
Gain
0dB
Max Resolution
4Kx2K
Transmission Distance
1080P≤70m; 4Kx2K ≤ 40m
Switching Speed
200ns (Max.)
SNR
>70dB@ 100MHz-100M
Return Loss
<-30dB@ 5KHz
Supported Audio
Format
Embedded HDMI audio: PCM, Dobly Digital, DTS,
DTS-HD; Analog audio: PCM
HDMI Standard
Support HDMI1.4& DVI1.0
EDID& HDCP
Management
Compliant with HDCP 1.4; Support manual EDID
management
5.2.11. 4I-UF & 4O-UF
4I-UF
Input
(4) Fiber Optical
Input Connector
(4) SPF Fiber Optical Connector
Fiber Type
Multi-mode, Single mode
4O-UF
Output
(4) Fiber Optical
Output Connector
(4) SPF Fiber Optical Connector
Fiber Type
Multi-mode, Single mode
General
Data Rate
10.2 Gbps
Color Depth
8bit, 10bit, 12bit, 16bit
Optical Fiber Mode
Connector
LC connector
Resolution
Up to 4Kx2K
Transmission Distance
2km (Single mode transmission, using Single Mode
Optical Module and OM3 Single Mode Fiber Cable)
300m (Multi-mode transmission, using Single/ Multi
mode Optical Module and OM3 Multi-Mode Fiber Cable)
Data Rate
10.2Gbit/s
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5.2.12. 4I-BT & 4O-BT
4I-BT
Video Input
Input
(4) HDBT
Input Connector
(4) Female RJ45 (with dual-color indicator)
Min.～Max. Level
T.M.D.S 2.9V～3.3V
Input Impedance
100Ω (Differential)
Audio Input
Input
(4) Stereo
Input Connector
3.5mm Stereo audio connector
Input Impedance
75Ω
Frequency Response
20Hz～20K Hz
4O-BT
Video Output
Output
(4) HDBT
Output Connector
(4) Female RJ45 (with dual-color indicator)
Min.～Max. Level
T.M.D.S 2.9V～3.3V
Output Impedance
100Ω (Differential)
Audio Output
Output
(4) Stereo
Output Connector
(4) 3.5mm Stereo audio connector
Output Impedance
75Ω
Frequency Response
20Hz～20K Hz
Control Part
Control Signal
(4) RS232
Control Connector
(4) 3-pin pluggable terminal block
Protocol
TCP/IP
General
Gain
0dB
Bandwidth
10.2Gbps
Max Resolution
4Kx2K
Crosstalk
<-50dB@5MHz
Transmission Distance
1080P≤70m; 4Kx2K ≤ 40m
Switching Speed
200ns (Max.)
Supported Audio
Format
Embedded HDMI audio: PCM, Dobly Digital, DTS,
DTS-HD
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Analog audio: PCM
HDMI Standard
Support HDMI1.4a
EDID& HDCP
Management
Compliant with HDCP 1.4; Support manual EDID
management
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6. Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Problems
Potential Causes
Solutions
Output image with ghost
Bad quality of the
connecting cable
Try another high quality
cable
Impropriate image setting
of the displayer
Adjust corresponding image
settings
Output image with color
losing or no video signal
output
Fail connection
Reconnect the displayer and
the matrix
No output image when
switching
No signal at the input /
output end
Check with oscilloscope or
multimeter if there is any
signal at the input/ output
end.
Fail or loose connection
Make sure the connection is
good
The switcher is broken
Send it to authorized dealer
for repairing.
IR remote does not work
Run out of battery
Change for another battery
IR remote is broken
Send it to authorized dealer
for repairing.
POWER indicator doesn’t
work or no respond to any
operation
Fail connection of power
cord.
Make sure the power cord
connection is good.
EDID management does
not work normally
The HDMI cable is
broken at the output end.
Change for another HDMI
cable which is in good
working condition.
There is a blank screen on
the display when switching
The display does not
support the resolution of
the video source.
Switch again.
Manage the EDID data
manually to make the
resolution of the video
source automatically
compliant with the output
resolution.
Static becomes stronger
when connecting the video
connectors
Bad grounding
Check the grounding and
make sure it is connected
well.
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Cannot control the device
by control device (e.g. a
PC) through RS232 port
Wrong RS232
communication
parameters
Type in correct RS232
communication parameters.
Broken RS232 port
Send it to authorized dealer
for checking.
Cannot control the device
by front panel buttons while
can control it through
RS232 port
The front panel buttons
are locked
Send command 50605% to
unlock the front panel
buttons.
If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further
help from authorized dealer or our technical support.
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7. Customer Service
The return of a product to our Customer Service implies the full agreement of the
terms and conditions hereinafter. There terms and conditions may be changed without
prior notice.
1) Warranty
The limited warranty period of the product is fixed three years.
2) Scope
These terms and conditions of Customer Service apply to the customer service
provided for the products or any other items sold by authorized distributor only.
3) Warranty Exclusions:
Warranty expiration.
Factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the product.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction caused by:
✓ Normal wear and tear.
✓ Use of supplies or parts not meeting our specifications.
✓ No certificate or invoice as the proof of warranty.
✓ The product model showed on the warranty card does not match with the
model of the product for repairing or had been altered.
✓ Damage caused by force majeure.
✓ Servicing not authorized by distributor.
✓ Any other causes which does not relate to a product defect.
Shipping fees, installation or labor charges for installation or setup of the
product.
4) Documentation:
Customer Service will accept defective product(s) in the scope of warranty
coverage at the sole condition that the defeat has been clearly defined, and upon
reception of the documents or copy of invoice, indicating the date of purchase, the
type of product, the serial number, and the name of distributor.
Remarks: For any questions or problems, please contact:
Comm-Tec Srl Tel: +39 0546 622080 Fax: +39 0546 622090
Email: [email protected]
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