PTN MMX88A User Manual

User Manual

MMX88A

PTN Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8, with Audio

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Version: MMX88A2013V1.2

Modular Matrix Switcher 8x8, with Audio

Version

Date

Update Content

1.0

2012.12.22

First Version.

1.1

2013.05.24

Modified the system diagram.

1.2

2013.06.08

Modified the content format.

This manual is for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage.
The functions described in this version are updated till June 2013. Any
changes of functions and parameters since then will be informed separately.
Please refer to the dealers for the latest details.

This manual is copyright PTN Electronics Limited. All rights reserved. No part
of this publication may be copied or reproduced without the prior written
consent of PTN Electronics Limited.

All product function is valid till 2013-06-08.

NOTICE: Please read this user manual carefully before using this product.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1

1.1. About MMX88A ................................................................................................. 1

1.2. Features ........................................................................................................... 1

1.3. MMX Modular Matrix Switcher Models ............................................................. 2

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

2. Product Appearance of MMX88A ................................................................................ 3

2.1. Front Panel ....................................................................................................... 3

2.2. Rear Panel ........................................................................................................ 4

3. Changeable Cards Introduction & Installation ............................................................. 4

3.1. Changeable Cards ............................................................................................ 4

3.2. MMX-AU88 Stereo Audio (MMX88A Only) ....................................................... 9

4. System Connection ..................................................................................................... 9

4.1. Usage Precautions ........................................................................................... 9

4.2. System Diagram ............................................................................................. 10

4.3. Application ...................................................................................................... 10

4.4. Connection of RS232 Communication Port .................................................... 10

4.5. Connection with Computer ............................................................................. 11

4.6. Connection of TCP/IP Communication Port (Optional Function) .................... 11

5. Application Solution .................................................................................................. 12

5.1. System Diagram ............................................................................................. 12

5.2. Product Assortment ........................................................................................ 12

6. System Operations ................................................................................................... 13

6.1. Operations of Buttons ..................................................................................... 13

6.2. Operations of IR Remote ................................................................................ 14

6.3. RS232 Control ................................................................................................ 15

7. Specification ............................................................................................................. 18

7.1. Main Unit ........................................................................................................ 18

7.2. Changeable Cards .......................................................................................... 19

8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance ............................................................................... 22

9. Safety Operation Guide ............................................................................................ 23

10. After-sales Service .................................................................................................. 24

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1. Introduction

1.1. About MMX88A

MMX88A is a high performance video and audio modular matrix switcher. Various
changeable cards make MMX88A flexible and all-in-one solution for different projects.
It can support different video signals with cross switching. Every video or audio signal
is transmitted and switched independently, this will cause the least signal attenuation,
so that make the output signal keep at high fidelity.

There are two series of changeable cards work with MMX88A, input card MMX-4I
series and output card MMX-4O series, all the cards support hot plug & play. Users
can choose the right card for different application. There are different signal card is
used for processing different video signal, including: HMDI, DVI, VGA, SDI and HDMI
TP etc.

MMX88A have power fail memory function and audio can break away from or follow
the video to switch. It has RS232 port for serial control and optional IP port for TCP/IP
control, easily to be controlled by third-part devices.

MMX88A can be used for different project, because of its changeable card design. 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 & CVBC.) 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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Spec

Models

Height

Maximum Slot

Power
supplies

RS232
control

Network
control

MMX88A

2U

2 input card slots
& 2 output card
slots

Single

√

Optional

MMX1616

3U

4 input card slots
& 4 output card
slots

Dual

√

Optional

MMX3232

5U

8 input card slots
& 8 output card
slots

Dual

√

Optional

MMX6464

10U

16 input card slots
& 16 output card
slots

Dual

√

Optional

S

pec

Models

Inputs

Signal Format

MMX-4I-HD

4

HDMI

MMX-4I-DV

4

DVI

MMX-4I-VG

4

VGA

MMX-4I-SD

4 inputs & 4 LOOP outputs for each channel)

SDI

MMX-4I-TP

4

RJ45

Spec

Models

Outputs

Signal Format
MMX-4O-HD

4

HDMI

MMX-4O-DV

4

DVI

MMX-4O-VG

4 VGA, 4 Stereo audio

VGA, analog
audio

MMX-4O-SD

4 outputs & 4 LOOP outputs for each channel)

SDI

MMX-4O-TP

4

RJ45

MMX output cards

1.3. MMX Modular Matrix Switcher Models

1.3.1. MMX Series

1.3.2. MMX signal card (changeable cards)

To meet different situation and users, the MMX88A cards are classified into the
following models:

MMX input cards

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1.4 Package Contents

 1 x MMX88A
 1 x Power Cord
 1 x IR remote (The cell battery is not included)
 16 x Captive screw connectors
 4 x Plastic cushions
 1 x RS232 cable
 1 x User manual]

Notes: Please confirm if the product and the accessories are all included, if not,

please contact with the dealers.

2. Product Appearance of MMX88A

2.1. Front Panel

① IR: IR receiver
② Power indicator: turns red when power on.
③ LCD screen: shows the operation status.
④ INPUTS: buttons for input channels, with green back-light indicating. 8 in total,

ranges from 1 ~ 8.

⑤ OUTPUTS: buttons for output channels, with green back-light indicating. 8 in total,

ranges from 1 ~ 8.

⑥ MENU:

 AV: To transfer video and audio signal synchronously by the switcher.
 VIDEO: To transfer only video signals from input channel to output channel.
 AUDIO: To transfer only audio signals from input channel to output channel.
 ALL: To transfer an input channel to all output channels.
 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 latest input button.

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2.2. Rear Panel

① INPUTS: Audio input ports.
② OUTPUTS: Audio output ports.

Note: Only MMX88A has this audio input/output card, which do not support plug
and is customized by factory.

③ INPUTS: Signal input ports.
④ OUTPUTS: Signal output ports.

Note: There are only 2 input and 2 output slots for MMX88A, which enables only
two input cards and two output cards to be installed on MMX88A. The input/output
cards can be changed based on your requests and supports hot plug and play.

⑤ Power port: connect with household alternating current power.
⑥ RS232: serial control port, connect with the RS232 port of control device.
⑦ GND connector: used for system grounding.

3. Changeable Cards Introduction & Installation

3.1. Changeable Cards

There are various changeable cards, which can insert to the MMX empty slot
(hot-swop), include different signals, such as DVI, HDMI, VGA, twisted pair, SDI etc.
Below is the one by one introduction for each card.

3.1.1. MMX-4I-DV & MMX-4O-DV

DVI signal card. (Please check the specification from 3.2.1)
It is fully compatible with HDMI1.4a and HDCP, but not supporting analogy signal.
It is embedded the EDID management technology, supporting DDC.
MMX-4I-DV: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output
device through MMX-4O-DV, or pass through other kinds of output cards.

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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 (for +5V)

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

No Connect

20

T.M.D.S.Data5－

9

T.M.D.S.Data1-

21

T.M.D.S.Data5＋

10

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-

24

T.M.D.S .Clock－

MMX-4O-DV: output card, maximum four output signal. Output signal can come from
MMX-4I-DV, or from other kinds of input cards.

Pin Layout of the DVI-I connector (Dual-Link). (Female)

3.1.2. MMX-4I-HD & MMX-4O-HD

HDMI signal card. (Please check the specification from 3.2.2)
It is embedded the EDID management technology, supporting DDC.
It is also compatible with DVI signal (HDCP required).
MMX-4I-HD: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output
device through MMX-4O-HD, or pass through other kinds of output cards.

MMX-4O-HD: output card, maximum four output signal. Output signal can come from
MMX-4I-HD, or come from other kinds of input cards.

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Pin Number

Signal Name

Pin Number

Signal Name

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

Pin layout of the HDMI connectors (female).

3.1.3. MMX-4I-VG & MMX-4O-VG

VGA signal card. (Please check the specification from 3.2.3)
Scale all inputs to 1080p.

Compatible with C-Video, YUV, YC (Factory preset function).
The bandwidth is up to 350MHz (-3dB);
Supporting RGBHV, RGsB, RGBS, RsGsBs, YUV, YC and Composite video.
MMX-4I-VG: input card, maximum four input signal. Input signal can pass to output
device through any kinds of output cards.

MMX-4O-VG: output card, maximum four VGA output signal and 4 stereo audio
outputs. Output video signal can come from MMX-4I-VG, or come from other kinds of
input cards. Output audio signal comes from the audio of the input signal.

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