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Safety and Notice
The MA-3188 8x8 3G/HD/SD-SDI Matrix has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and
requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the
MA-3188 should be used with care. Please read and f ollow the s afety instructions to protect yourself f rom
possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the unit.
● Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
● Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
● Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
● Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a stable
surface.
● Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
● Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the device before
cleaning.
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1
FEATURES ........................................................................................................................ 1
PACKAGE CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................. 2
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS .................................................................................................... 3
CONNECTION DIAGRAM .................................................................................................. 4
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 4
OPERATION APPROACH .................................................................................................. 5
LIMITED WARRANTY ........................................................................................................ 9
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INTRODUCTION
The
MA-3188 8x8 3G/HD/SD-SDI Matrix
provides the most flexible and cost effective solution in the
market to rout e 3Gbps high definition video sources from any of the eight SDI sources to the any eight
SDI receivers at the same time. This solution is well suited for use in home theater, conference room
presentation systems, or other similar setting or application.
FEATURES
Inputs meet SMPTE 259M, 292M, 424M,425M
Allows any SDI display to view any SDI source at any time
Auto-Reclocking
The matrix master can switch every output channels to any SDI inputs by push-in button, IR remote
controller or RS-232 control
Easy installation with rack-mounting and wall-mounting designs for master and receiver respectively
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x MA-3188
1x Rack-mounting ear set
1x IR Remote control
1x User Manual
1x Installation software CD
1x UL AC power cord
2x BNC Terminator Plug
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[3G] 1080p@50/59.94/60 (4:2:2)
[HD] 720p50/59.94/60, 1080p24/30, 1035i50/59.94/60, 1080i50/59.94/60
[SD] NTSC@59.94Hz, PAL@50Hz
[3G] up to 100m(300ft) / [HD-SDI] up to 150m (500ft) / [SD-SDI] up to 300m
(1000ft)
4-layer board [impedance control — differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
8x SDI BNC + 1x Synchronized BNC + 1x RS-232
8x SDI BNC + 1x Synchronized BNC loop-out
Push button / IR remote / RS-232
Electro-optical characteristics: τ = 25° / Carrier frequency: 38kHz
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
440 x 280 x 42mm [1’5” x 0.9’ x 1.6”]
513 x 456 x 144mm [1’7” x 1’5” x 5.6”]
535 x 320 x 495mm [1’8” x 1’ x 1’6”]
Fixedness 1U rack-mount with ears and wall hanging holes
20~90% RH [no condensation]