Muxlab 8 x 8 Cat 5e-6 Line Level Audio Matrix Switch User Manual

Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch

500210

Installation Guide

P/N: 94-000759-A

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Table of Contents

1. Overview .....................................................................................................................................4

1.1. Description ............................................................................................................................... 4

1.2. Features .................................................................................................................................... 5

2. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................6

3. Installation Procedure ...............................................................................................................7

3.1. Parts List .................................................................................................................................. 7

3.2. Product Overview .................................................................................................................... 8

3.3. Pre-Installation Checklist ......................................................................................................... 9

3.4. Physical Installation ............................................................................................................... 10

3.5. Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................ 11

3.6. Manual Control of Matrix Switch .......................................................................................... 13

3.7. Remote Control of Matrix Switch .......................................................................................... 14

3.8. Cascadability .......................................................................................................................... 15

3.9. Port Control Operation ........................................................................................................... 16

3.10. USB Driver Setup .................................................................................................................. 17

3.11. Ethernet Web Interface .......................................................................................................... 20

4. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................29

5. Appendix ...................................................................................................................................30

A. ASCII Command Set ............................................................................................................. 30

B. IP Control Commands ............................................................................................................ 41

C. Infrared Remote Control Codes ............................................................................................. 46

6. Product Warranty Policy ........................................................................................................47

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1.

1.1.

Overview

Description

MuxLab’s Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch (500210), allows 8 analog or digital sources to be switched/distributed to up to 8 remote receivers via unshielded twisted pair (UTP) for cost-efficient connectivity. Remote receivers can be connected up to 1000 feet (305

meters) via MuxLab’s analog Balun (500028) or digital Balun (500030). An

expansion port is available to add 8 or 16 analog ports.

Figure 1: Block Diagram

Applications include commercial and residential audio systems, boardroom systems, multi-room systems, classroom training, retail systems, and medical information systems.

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1.2.

Features

 Single modular RJ45 jacks.  UTP extension for analog (stereo channel) and digital (SPDIF) via eight RJ45 jacks

and Cat 5e/6 UTP cables.

 Seamless integration with MuxLab’s analog or digital Balun (500028 or 500030).  Web interface.  RS232 and USB CDC control.  Firmware is field upgradable.  Touch pad on front panel for manual control.  Device control over HTTP protocol.  1U rackmount unit.

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2.

8x8 Audio Matrix Switch

Environment

Stereo, Analog, SPDIF, Digital

Devices

DVD and Blu-Ray players, home theatre systems, home theater PCs, game consoles.

Transmission

Transparent to the user

Input

Eight (8) analog, eight (8) digital, and one (1) expansion

Output

Eight (8) analog/digital, one (1) expansion, and one (1) monitor.

Connectivity

Ethernet LAN (RJ45), USB (Type B) and RS232 (DB9)

Maximum Distance

UTP Cat 5e/6 output port: 1000 ft (305 m) analog and 600 ft (183 m) digital

Cables

Cat 5e/6 UTP

Power

12 VDC, 1 A

Matrix Switching Time

Instantaneous

LED Diagnostics

Power (Blue) Channel Overload (Blue) LAN (Link (Green) and Activity (Yellow))

Temperature

Operating: 0ºC to 40ºC Storage: –20ºC to 85ºC Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing

Dimensions

1U Rack Mountable: 16.9 x 8.7 x 1.8 in (43.0 x 22.0 x 4.5 cm)

Accessories Included

Remote, USB Cable, RS232 Cable

Shipping Weight

10 lb (4.5 kg)

Regulatory

FCC, CE, RoHS, WEEE

Warranty

Two (2) years

Order Information

500210 Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch

Technical Specifications

Table 1: Technical Specifications

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3.

3.1.

Installation Procedure

Parts List

The Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch (500210) comes with the following parts:

• Base unit with two (2) brackets

• One (1) 110-240V/12VDC, 1 A Power Supply

• One (1) Quick Reference Sheet Please verify that all parts are present before proceeding.

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3.2.

Product Overview

The external connections and connection indicators of the Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch are detailed in Figure 2 and Figure 3 (mounting brackets not shown). Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit.

Figure 2: Front Panel

Front Panel Legend

1. Monitor port

2. Display

3. Navigation pushbuttons

4. Enter pushbutton

5. IR sensor

6. Overload indicator (blue LED)

7. Power indicator (blue LED)

Figure 3: Back Panel

Back Panel Legend

1. Analog audio input ports (RCA connector)

2. Digital audio input ports (RCA connector)

3. Power supply port (2.1 MM barrel connector)

4. Remote interface port (USB)

5. Remote interface port (RS-232)

6. Remote interface port (RJ45)

7. Expansion input/output ports (RJ45)

8. Analog digital output ports (RJ45)

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3.3.

Pre-Installation Checklist

The Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch provides a centralized switching center via UTP cables.

1. The Matrix Switch is used in conjunction with MuxLab’s analog and digital

Buluns (500028 and 500030).

2. The Matrix Switch is typically installed in a remote telecom room and is connected

to multiple video sources and display devices via Cat 5e/6 UTP. A MuxLab Bulun is installed at each receiver/amplifier/audio source to support the connection to the Matrix Switch via a Cat 5e/6 cable.

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3.4.

Physical Installation

MuxLab’s Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch comes with mounting brackets for standard 19” rack mounting. Select the final destination for the product and install the unit using standard rack-mount screws (Figure 4).

Figure 4: Setup for Rackmount Installation

For set-top installation, the side mounting brackets may be removed, and the included rubber feet placed on the bottom of the unit. When removing the mounting brackets, be careful to keep and reinstall the four screws on each side of the unit (Figure 5).

Figure 5: Setup for Set-top Installation

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3.5.

Installation Procedure

In order to install the Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch, please follow the steps below:

1. Place the Matrix Switch in its final location (see Section 3.4 Physical Installation).

2. Ensure that power is OFF on all sources and outputs.

3. Connect all sources and outputs to the Matrix Switch.

4. Connect the external 12 VDC power supply to the Matrix Switch and plug the

power supply into an AC power outlet.

5. Power up all equipment.

6. Figures 6 and 7 show some typical configurations. The Matrix Switch is now ready to use. See Section 3.7 Manual Control for

instructions on usage.

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Figure 6: Typical Configuration: Analog Signal (Stereo)

Figure 7: Typical Configuration: Digital Signal (SPDIF – Coaxial)

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3.6.

Manual Control of Matrix Switch

The Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch may be manually controlled by using pushbuttons on its front panel (Figure 8). It can also be controlled remotely via a keyboard.

Figure 8: Front Panel Display Screen and Controls

There is one display screen and five controls pushbuttons on the front panel of the Matrix Switch. The display screen is a blue LCD screen that presents the user with menus for controlling the Matrix Switch. Of the five control pushbuttons, four are navigation controls (Up, Down, Left, Right) arranged in a lozenge formation that enable the user to navigate the menus shown on the LCD screen. The fifth control pushbutton, a large square labeled Enter, allows the user to select the current entry shown on the LCD screen.

Upon powering up, the LCD screen displays two lines of text:

8X8 AUDIO MATRIX [Product name]

1.0.0 [Software version]

If no control pushbutton is pressed for 3 seconds, the LCD screen will display all 8 channel connections in sequence:

OUTPUT_CH1 [Name of output channel 1 (or default name)] INPUT_CH1 [Name of input connected to output channel 1

or NO INPUT or TEST TONE] If any control pushbutton is pressed, the LCD screen will switch to Parameters mode and display the following:

MAIN FUNCTION:

SELECT INPUT CHANNEL

By pressing the Up or Down control pushbuttons, the LCD screen will switch to Parameters mode and display the following menu sub-options:

MAIN FUNCTION:

MONITOR CHANNEL

or

MAIN FUNCTION:

OUTPUT VOLUME

or

MAIN FUNCTION:

OTHER FUNCTIONS

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3.7.

If the Enter pushbutton is pressed, the LCD screen will display the selected menu suboption.

If the Enter pushbutton is not pressed, the LCD screen will revert back to displaying all 8 channel connections in sequence.

SELECT INPUT CHANNEL Sub-menu

• Use the Up and Down pushbuttons to select output channels.

• Use the Left and Right pushbuttons to select input channels (the monitor connector

on the front panel will provide the sound connected to a given input channel).

• Press the Enter pushbutton once to save your selections.

• Press the Enter pushbutton a second time to return to the top level menu.

• Do not press any pushbuttons in order to return to the top level menu without

making changes.

MONITOR Sub-menu

• Use the Up and Down pushbuttons to select the input channel to monitor via the

monitor connector on the front panel.

• Press the Enter pushbutton once to save your selections.

• Press the Enter pushbutton a second time to return to the top level menu.

• Do not press any pushbuttons in order to return to the top level menu without

making changes.

OUTPUT VOLUME Sub-menu

• Use the Up and Down pushbuttons to select the output channel volume to modify.

• Use the Left and Right pushbuttons to change the attenuation (in db) of the selected

output channel.

• Press the Enter pushbutton once to save your selections.

• Press the Enter pushbutton a second time to return to the top level menu.

• Do not press any pushbuttons in order to return to the top level menu without

making changes.

OTHER FUNCTIONS Sub-menu

• Use the Up and Down pushbuttons to select either version display or IP address.

• Press the Enter pushbutton to return to the top level menu.

Remote Control of Matrix Switch

The Matrix Switch can be controlled by a remote (not included). For a list of IR codes, refer to Appendix C.

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3.8.

Cascadability

Two Audio 8x8 Matrix Switches can be cascaded using the expansion port (Figure 9) on the back panel of each unit. To cascade two units, one unit must be configured as the master and the other as the slave, which is done via the internal jumper P4 pin 1-2.

Figure 9: Expansion Port (Back Panel)

Figures 10 and 11 illustrate two possible configurations for cascading two Audio 8x8 Matrix Switches.

Figure 10: Cascade Configuration 8x16

Figure 11: Cascade Configuration 16x16

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