Grandbeing MX0808-311 Operating Instructions Manual

Model No.: MX0808-311

Operating Instructions

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Introduction

MX0808-311 is an 8-by-8 DVI/HDMI true matrix. It allows any of the eight

source (Blue-Ray player, HD DVD player, satellite receiver, game system, etc.)

to be routed to any of the eight displays simultaneously, no matter the source is

HDCP or not. Users can choose several different ways to control the matrix: by

using infrared extension receiver, RS232, RS485, and LAN and supplied

remote control. IR emitters in the matrix are for controlling the sources; the IR

control signal could be from remote locations via STP/UTP type HDMI

connection on the rear panel.

MX0808-311 has the ability of equalization and amplification to ensure HDMI

signal's transmission through long cable without quality loss. The transmission

distance of STP/UTP outputs reaches up to 50 meters under the vedio format

of 1080P, together with infrared control signal.

MX0808-311 offers solutions for digital entertainment center, HDTV retail and

show site, HDTV, STB, DVD and projector factory, noise, space and security

concerns, data center control, information distribution, conference room

presentation, school and corporate training environments.

Contents

HDMI Matrix .................................................................................................................................... 1

Product Overview ........................................................................................................................... 1

Features ........................................................................................................................................... 1

Notice ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Package Contents ............................................................................................................................ 3

Panel Descriptions ........................................................................................................................... 3

Connections and Operations ........................................................................................................... 5

Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 6

1. Operation on front panel. ............................................................................................................. 6

2. Control via IR remote. .................................................................................................................. 7

3. Control via RS232. ....................................................................................................................... 7

4. LAN control. ................................................................................................................................ 13

5. IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI Matrix MX0808-311 .. ........................ 16

6. Instruction of TX IR. .................................................................................................................... 16

7. DIP switch setting. ...................................................................................................................... 17

8. Reading and saving EDID data from display ............................................................................. 18

9. Check the working status. .......................................................................................................... 20

Specifications ................................................................................................................................. 20

Typical Application ......................................................................................................................... 21

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................... 21

Product Service .............................................................................................................................. 21

● Provided Service ......................................................................................................................... 21

● Mail-In Service............................................................................................................................. 22

● Warranty ...................................................................................................................................... 22

● Warranty Limits And Exclusions ................................................................................................. 22

HDMI Matrix (Routing Type)

■ Product Overview (Model Number: MX0808-311)

■ Features

z Allows up to eight HDMI audio/video devices to be independently switched to eight HDMI

monitors, HDTV’s, or projectors.

z The eight outputs could show the same or different source simultaneously no matter the

source is HDCP or not.

z Each output includes one HDMI A type connecter and a set of dual RJ-45 connecters as

the second mirrored HDMI output. The two outputs work simultaneously. The UTP output

supports both dual and single cat5e/cat6

z Reading and saving EDID function from displays.

z Support high definition resolutions, including 1080p, 1080i, 720p and other standard

video formats.

z Each port supports both HDMI and DVI inputs.

z With extra infrared extension receiver.

z Six switching modes: panel buttons, local IR, IR call back from remote locations, RS232,

RS485 and Ethernet.

z Eight IR emitters to control the HDMI sources.

z HDCP compliant.

z HDMI 1.3 version.

z 3D support.

■ Notice

We reserve the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any accompanying

documentation without prior written notice.

Warning

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage:

1. Do not expose this apparatus

to rain, moisture, dripping or

splashing and that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases,

shall be placed on the apparatus.

6. Clean this apparatus

only with dry cloth.

2. Do not install or place this unit

in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or

in another confined space.

Ensure the unit is well ventilated.

3. To prevent risk of electric
shock or fire hazard due to
overheating, do not obstruct
the unit’s ventilation openings
with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.

4. Do not install near any heat

sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including amplifiers)

that produce heat.

5. Do not place sources of naked

flames, such as lighted candles,

on the unit.

7. Unplug this apparatus

during lightning storms or

when unused for long

periods of time.

8. Protect the power cord

from being walked on or

pinched particularly at

plug

s.

9. Only use attachments /

accessories specified by

the manufacturer.

10. Refer all servicing to

qualified service

personnel.

■ Package Contents

① 1x Main unit. P/N_MX0808-311.

② 1 x 100~240V AC Power cable.

③ 1x Remote.

④ 1x IR RX (IR receiver cable).

⑤ 8X IR TX (IR emitter cable).

⑥ 1x USB to UART cable.

⑦ 1x RS232 to RS485 converter.

⑧ Operating Instructions. P/N_INS MX0808-311.

⑨ Mounting ears.

 NOTE: PART NUMBER (Abbreviation as P/N).

■ Panel Descriptions

Front Panel

1. Power switch.

2. Output selection push button (Use it to choose the output channel you want to change).

3. Action Confirmation button (Push the ‘Enter’ button to confirm the changing of input channel

to the output).

4. Input selection knob (Rotate it to select the input to the output).

5. LED indicator of input for output port 1 to 8.

6. IR window.

Back Panel

1. IR extension.

2. DIP switch setting.

3. IR emitter, corresponding to the Input port from 1 to 8.

4. RS485 port

5. LAN port.

6. RS232 port.

7. Power input.

8. Input ports 1 to 8.

9. Output 1 to 8 with HDMI and CAT5E.

10. ISP PORT.

 NOTE: RS232 port and LAN port are for matrix control. The LAN port is connected to the computer via

cross UTP and connected to the router or switcher via direct UTP.

■ Connections and Operations

1) Connect the HDMI input source ( such as HD-DVD/ PS3 /STB etc.)Into MX0808-311.

2) Connect the standard HDMI outputs ( such as HD-LCD, HD-DLP) into MX0808-311.

3) Connect two CAT-5E cables to both the STP/UTP outputs of MX0808 - 311 and inputs of

STP/UTP receiver ( such as EX0101-U31/33/51/53 etc). Please pay attention to the

sequence of the two cables, CAT5e-1-> CAT5e1, CAT5e-2- > CAT5e2. ( The cable

termination must follow the standard of EIA/TIA 568B, if Single UTP mode, just connect

CAT5E -2).

4) Connect the HDMI output ( such as : HD-LCD、HD-DLP ) into the STP /UTP receiver.

5) Connect the IR RX receiving cable into STP/UTP receiver IR RX and connect the IR TX

cable into MX0808-311 IR emitter.

6) Power on the input source you want to show. ( Keep the unused input power off,

otherwise it may interfere the normal display).

7) Connect the power supply into MX0808-311.

8) Turn on the power, when the LED panel stops flashing circularly, the initialization of the

matrix are ready.

9) Turn on the displays you want to watch.

10) Use the remote supplied or pushes the button on the front panel to choose input source, or

using infrared extension receiver, RS232, RS485 or LAN port to do the control.

■ Operation

1. Operation on front panel.

First: Press the output select button to the output channel which you want to change. Then the

corresponding LED of the output channel will blink slowly.

Second: Rotate the input select knob to choose the desired input channel.

Third: Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm the action. Then the LED stops blinking.

2. Control via IR remote.

 NOTE: if the IR remote isn’t work, please press the”system code switch key”, but please do not put

the remote against the MX0808-311.

3. Control via RS232.

1) The Interface of MX0808-311 COM control.

2) The Message Window

2.1 Receive Window

The “receive window” will show the message received from MX0808. When you click the Control

Buttons ( see step 4) or send Control Command ( see 2.3) to MX0808, it will send out the

message about “operation results” as below:

2.2 Status Button

Click this button to read the status of MX0808. The status is about which input is selected by the

output.

2.3 Send Window

Input the control command in this window. The control command use ASCII.

.

2.4 Setting Button

Click this button to enter Setting menu. When you click this button it will read the current mode of

mx0808, if you want to change the mode, select the mode you want (They will be active

immediately but the Switch mode. The Switch mode was applied after re-cycle the power.

2.5 Set IP Button

Click this button to set IP address for nettle.

2.6 IR Set button

Click this button to set IR code for remote control. The device will enter ire set mode.

You can edit your ire code in this mode.

Step:

" 1, Read the ire code first by pressing "Read Code” button.
" 2, Select the code with cursor which you want to change.
" 3, Press the button on your remote control with the remote against to the device. And the

selected code will change to this button code.

" 4, when you finish it, click the "write code" button. It will write the new code onto device.
" 5. Close the IR Code setting window. The device will enter normal mode from IR setting

mode.

 Notices: All the codes have to be filled in and no blank is allowed. The same data codes are not

allowed, and every data code should be different.

2.6-1 Read Code button

Click this button to take out the current ire code form the device,

2.6-2 Write Code button

Click this button to write the codes onto the device.

3) The Com Status

3.1 connect state.

Connect state shows the com open or not. If it is open, the state is green. Otherwise, the state is

red.

3.2 com select.

Æ Select which com you will use.

Æ Connect button.

The word on this button will change when the connection state changes. If the word is

“Disconnect”, then click this button, the com will be closed. If the word is “Connect”, then click this

button, the com will be opened.

4) Control command format

If user want to write his own control software, below are data format and baud rate setting.

Com port setting:

Baud Rate: 9600 bps

Data bits: 8 bits

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1 bit

Flow control: None

The command format as follow:

Cir + ‘_’ + code + ‘ ’↙

“Cir” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, “Code” is the Control code, and ‘↙’ is carriage return. For

example:

“Cir 39↙” (hex: 63 69 72 20 33 39 0D 0A), when the mx0808 received this command, it will

change the Outport4 status to the next input port. ( “c”-0x63,”I”-0x69,”r”-0x72,”

“-0x20,”3”-0x33,”9”-0x39, ‘↙’-0x0d0a)

5) Control code (MX0808-311)

Outport1 <“08” >“09”

1“00” 2“01” 3“02” 4“03”5“04” 6“05”7“06”8“07”

Outport2 < “18” > “19”

1 “10” 2 “11” 3 “12” 4 “13”5“14” 6“15”7“16”8“17”

Outport3 < “28” > “29”

1 “20” 2 “21” 3 “22” 4 “23”5“24” 6“25”7“26”8“27”

Outport4 < “38” > “39”

1 “30” 2 “31” 3 “32” 4 “33”5“34” 6“35”7“36”8“37”

Outport5 <“48” >“49”

1“40” 2“41” 3“42” 4“43”5“44” 6“45”7“46”8“47”

Outport6 < “58” > “59”

1 “50” 2 “51” 52” 4 “53”5“54” 6“55”7“56”8“57”

Outport7 < “68” > “69”

1 “60” 2 “61” 3“62” 4 “63”5“64” 6“65”7“66”8“67”

Outport8 < “78” > “79”

1 “70” 2 “71” 3 “72” 4 “73”5“74” 6“75”7“76”8“77”

When you send a control command to the MX0808, if succeed, it will feedback current output

port status to show which input port is selected. The return status format is as follows:

For example, if you send “cir 44↙” to MX0808,if succeeds, it will feedback “s55”, meaning

OutPut5 selects InPut5.

6) Read Status Command

The command length is 4 bytes.

bc + ‘_’ + ‘ ’↙

“bc” is the key word, ‘_’ is Space, ‘ ’ is carriage return.↙

When you send the read status command to MX0808, if succeeds, it will feedback the status of

all outputs. When you send “Bc” to MX0808, if succeed, it will feedback the current status of

MX0808.

For example, if you send "bc ↙ "to MX0808,if succeeds, it will feedback

"s11\r\n" ,"s22\r\n" ,"s33\r\n" ,"s44\r\n" ,"s55\r\n" ,"s66\r\n" ,"s77\r\n" ,"s88\r\n" .it means that

the output 1 select the input 1, the output 2 selects the input 2, output 3 selects the input3,

output 4 selects the input 4, output 5 selects input 5, the output 6 selects the input 6, the output

7 selects the input 7, the output 8 selects the input 8.

7) Web password reset

The command length is 4 bytes.
rpw+ ‘↙’
“rpw” is the key word , ‘↙’ is carriage return.

When you send the Web password reset command to MX0808, if succeed, it will feedback "rpw",

and the web password will be set as "0000000000".

4. LAN Control.

 Note: Use the direct UTP cable to connect with PC, or use cross cable to connect to the Ethernet

switcher

A.When NETCTL run on PC at the first time, it will create a file ‘NETCTL.TXT’. This file is

for device information’s backup. These information include MAC address of MX0808, IP

address, device name etc.

Double click NETCTL.exe to run NETCTL. It will search the device. If the device is a new one,

NETCTL will list it‘s IP address. If IP address appears, please click the button .

NETCTL will change the IP address to device name.

If you want to change the device name. Right-click the device name. A pull down menu will be

displayed. Click the item ‘Rename’ to rename it’s name.

B. Double click the device name, or click right button and click the ‘open’. A web browser

will be shown. The default password is "0000000000", input the password and login. The

device controller page will be displayed.

The right area is for device controlling. Click these buttons to control the device. It is the same as

using the remote controller. The left area shows which input ports are being chosen by the output

ports.

C. When ‘Assign IP’ is displayed, it means that the device has not been assigned IP

automatically. Double click this item. Or click right button and click ‘Assign IP’ on

the pull down menu. You can assign the IP address in the Assign IP dialog.

Click OK after assign the new IP and to return to the previous dialog. Click

and . The device can be displayed correctly.

ATTENTI ON：here assign IP is different from SetIP in COMCTL. SetIP in COMCTL is save the IP

address in flash, when the mx0808 power on, it will read the IP from flash and set it as static IP.

Assign IP function used when automatically obtain IP address failed. This assigned IP address

is not save in flash.

5. IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI
Matrix MX0808-311. You can use the MX0808-311’s remote
through the IR RX of the UTP receiver to change the input
channel for the UTP out of the MX0808-311, just changing this
UTP output.

This function can be set on or off: press the output1 button and the output8 button at the same

time for about 3 seconds. The LEDs will display ‘IR ON’ or ‘IR OFF’. Push the ‘ENTER’ button or
wait for 3 seconds. MX0808-311 goes into normal working condition.

6. Instruction of TX IR.

The sequence of "TX IR1,TX IR2,TX IR3,TX IR4,TX IR5,TX IR6,TX IR7,TX IR8" one-to-one

correspond with "HDMI INPUT1,HDMI INPUT2,HDMI INPUT3,HDMI INPUT4, HDMI

INPUT5,HDMI INPUT6,HDMI INPUT7,HDMI INPUT8". When an output chooses certain input,

the call-back IR signal of RJ45 on this output port will choose the corresponding "TX IR" port to

send the signal out.

For example, OUTPUT1 chooses INPUT3, then the call-back IR signal of RJ45 on OUTPUT1 will

choose "TX IR3" to send the signal out.

Definition of IR Earphone Jack

 Note: IR emitter should be sticked as near as to the DVD IR receive window.

7. DIP switch setting.

Position ID

1 2 3 4 Functions

0 1 0 0 Dual UTP, EDID COPY

0 1 0 1 Single UTP, EDID COPY

0 1 1 0 Dual UTP, EDID COPY (compatible)

0 1 1 1 Single UTP, EDID COPY (compatible)

1 0 0 0 Dual UTP, 1080P stereo

1 0 0 1 Single UTP, 1080P stereo

1 0 1 0 Dual UTP, 1080P 5.1 channel

1 0 1 1 Single UTP, 1080P 5.1 channel

1 1 0 0 Dual UTP, 1080P 7.1 channel

1 1 0 1 Single UTP, 1080P 7.1 channel

1 1 1 0 Dual UTP, 1080i stereo

1 1 1 1 Single UTP, 1080i stereo

Other conditions Dual UTP, EDID COPY (compatible)

8. Reading and saving EDID data from display

Before perform reading and saving EDID data from display, please make sure which output is the

EDID from and which input is the destination the EDId will be copied to. The detailed procedures

are as below:

1) Choose the output port where the EDID will be copied from (Assumed as OUTPUT_N), and input port

where the EDID will be copied to (Assumed as INPUT_N). Control the matrix to connect them.

2) Under MX0808-311’s normal working condition, push ‘ENTER’ and ‘OUTPUT_N’ simultaneously, within

two seconds will see the LEDs lit the character ‘-‘ circularly(Means the EDID COPY is auto running). Just

release the buttons, waiting for the matrix to finish the operation.

3) If the EDID COPY succeeds, then the LED will show MIX OK. Otherwise the Leeds will display MIX FL.

Push the ‘ENTER’ button or wait for 3 seconds. MX0808-311 goes into normal working condition.

For example：

Copy the EDID from the display connected to OUTPUT1 to INPUT8.

1. Connect the display to OUTPUT1 of MX0808-311. Power on MX0808-311 and the display.

2. Switch the matrix to connect OUTPUT1 to INPUT8.

3. Press down ‘ENTER’ and ‘OUTPUT_1’ simultaneously, after two seconds will see the LEDs show ‘-‘circularly.

(Means the matrix is performing EDID COPY). Release the buttons, waiting the machine finish the remained

work.

4. If the EDID COPY succeeds, the LEDs will show ‘MIX OK’; otherwise the LEDs will display ‘MIX FL’. Then

push the ‘ENTER’ button or wait for 3 seconds, MX0808-311 goes back to normal working condition.

Succeed, LED shows MIX OK

.

Failed, LED shows MIX FL.

9. Check the working status.

Press “ENTER” button for 4 seconds, then the LED will show the working status one by one. Like

this: switch mode---Debug mode---IR status---DIP setting status. Then push the ‘ENTER’ button

or wait for 3 seconds, MX0808-311 goes back to normal working condition.

Switch mode: FAST SW（fast switch mode)/ NORM SW（norm switch mode).

Debug mode: DBG OFF（debug mode off) / DBG ON（debug mode on).

IR status: IR ON （the function of IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI Matrix MX0808-311 is

on)/ IR OF（the function of IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI Matrix MX0808-311 is off)

DIP setting status: D（dual UTP mode) / S (single UTP mode); FIX （fixed EDID)/ FULL CPY(full copy EDID)

/LIM CPY(limited TMDS clock copy EDID)；H12 2CH （HDMI 1.2 stereo)/ H12 6CH (HDMI 1.2 6channel)/ H13

2CH(HDMI 1.3 stereo) / H13 6CH(HDMI 1.3 6channel)

 Attention: 1. When the DIP s w i t c h is set to fixed EDID (1 0 0 0---1111), the E D I D CO P Y op e ration will

fail. The LED will show MIX FL.

 Attention: 2. please insert or extract cables gently.

■ Specifications

Operating Temperature Range -5 to +35°C (-41 to +95 °F)

Operating Humidity Range 5 to 90 % RH (no condensation)

Input Video Signal 0.5-1.0 volts p-p

Input DDC Signal 5 volts p-p (TTL)

Video Format Supported DTV/HDTV: 1080P/1080i/720P/576P/480P/576i/480i

Audio Format Supported DTS-HD、Dolby tureHD、7.1ch

Output Video HDMI+HDCP1.3

Maximum Transmission Distance >15m ( If needed, HDMI extender is optional )

UTP cable Transmission Distance <50m(use Grandbeing UTP receiver, if need longer

distance,Grandbeing UTP repeater should be used)

Power Consumption 40wtts (Max.)

Dimensions 440mmL×390mmW×177mmH/17.3''L×15.3''W×7''H

Mass (Main unit) 3.75 KG

 NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and dimensions are

approximate.

■

Typical Application

■

Maintenance

Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth. Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this

unit.

■

Product Service

● Provided Service

1) Damage Requiring service: The unit should be serviced by qualified

service personnel if:

z The DC power supply cord or AC adaptor has been damaged;

z Objects or liquids have gotten into the unit;

z The unit has been exposed to rain;

z The unit does not operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;

z The unit has been dropped or the cabinet damaged.

2) Servicing Personnel: Do not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in

these operating instructions. Refer all other servicing to authorized servicing personnel.

3) Replacement parts: When parts need replacing ensure the service uses parts

specified by the manufacturer or parts that have the same characteristics as the original

parts. Unauthorized substitutes may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

4) Safety check: After repairs or service, ask the service to perform safety checks to

confirm that the unit is in proper working condition.

● Mail-In Service

When shipping the unit, carefully pack and send it prepaid, adequately insured and preferably

in the original carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint and provide a daytime phone

and/or email address where you can be reached.

If repair is needed during the limited warranty period the purchaser will be required to furnish a

sales receipt/proof of purchase indicating date of purchase, amount paid and place of

purchase. Customer will be charged for the repair of any unit received without such proof of

purchase.

● Warranty

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, we

(referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated as below, （Parts (1)

Year, Labor(90) Days)which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty

period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace

it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the

warrantor.

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts”

warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail-in your product during the

warranty period. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only

covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of original purchase date

is required for Limited Warranty service.

● Warranty Limits And Exclusions

1) This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in

materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and

tear or cosmetic damage.

The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER

damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not

supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse,

neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments,

maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning

damage, modification, or service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other

Authorized Service, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

2) There are no express warranties except as listed under “limited warranty

coverage”. The warrantor is not liable for incidental or consequential

damages resulting from the use of this product, or arising out of any

breach of this warranty.

(As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of

having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the

service location, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other recorded content.

The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)

3) Parts and service, which are not covered by this limited warranty, are

your responsibility.