Abtus MAX-HDMI88P User manual

ABtUS SINGAPORE PTE LTD www.abtussingapore.com
ABtUS SIGAPORE PTE LTD www.abtussingapore.com
8 × 8 HDMI
Matrix Switcher
Model:
MAX-HDMI88P
rev.2017.06.12

User Operation Guide
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
FEATURES
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
The ABtUS MAX-HDMI88P is a professional 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher that features up to 8 HDMI
1.4 & HDCP 1.4 compliant signal to output to 8 HDMI outputs each with de-embedded audio.
It provides 8 audio ports for de-embedded HDMI audio output. It also include a powerful EDID
management tool to ensure reliable AV distribution and routing.
●8x8 HDMI matrix with 8 de-embedded HDMI audio ports
●Support signal up to 4Kx2K@60Hz & 1080p 3D
●HDMI1.4 & HDCP1.4 compliant
●Transmit 4Kx2K@60Hz signal up to15m
●SPDIF ports for de-embedded HDMI audio output
●EDID management
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6 7 8 9
No. Name Description
1 Power Indicator Illuminate red when power on;
Turn green in standby mode;
Blink red when upgrading
2 LCD Screen Display real-time operation status.
3 OUTPUTS Output selection buttons, toggle the buttons to switch input
4 Power Trigger Press to power on/off the switcher
5 Control TCP/IP: (optional) TCP/IP port for unit control
IR IN: input port for IR control signal, connect with the IR receiver
RS232: Serial control port, connect with control device
EDID Switcher: 4-pin EDID DIP switchers to set EDID data, “1” stands for “On”,
“0” stands for “Off”. Refer to “EDID Management” for more details.
Firmware: Micro USB port for firmware upgrade
6 INPUTS HDMI inputs ports, 8 in total, connect with HDMI sources
7 OUTPUTS SPDIF: audio output ports for de-embeded HDMI audio, 8 in total
HDMI: 8 in tatal, connect iwth HDMI displays
8 DC 24V Connect with DC 24V power adaptor
9 Ground Connect to ground

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HDMI In 1 HDMI Out 1 Audio Out
RS-232 IP
Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out Audio Out
HDMI In 5 HDMI Out 5 HDMI In 3 HDMI Out 3 HDMI In 7 HDMI Out 7 HDMI In 2 HDMI Out 2 HDMI In 6 HDMI Out 6 HDMI In 4 HDMI Out 4 HDMI In 8 HDMI Out 8
SYSTEM CONNECTION
Usage Precautions
Connection Diagram
Connection Procedure
1. System should be installed in a clean environment with controlled temperature and
himudity
2. All of the power switchers, plug, sockets and power cords should be insulated.
3. All devices should be connected before power on
Step1. Connect HDMI sources (e.g DVD) to HDMI INPUTs with HDMI cables.
Step2. Connect HDMI displays (e.g HDTV) to HDMI OUTPUTs with HDMI cables.
Step3. Connect speakers / amplifiers to AUDIO OUTPUTs with audio cables.
Step4. Connect the RS232 ports of control device (e.g. a PC) and 8×8 HDMI Matrix
Switcher to enable serial control
Step5. Connect the TCP/IP ports of control device (e.g. a PC) and 8×8 HDMI Matrix
Switcher to enable serial control
Step6. Insert an IR receiver to the IR IN port to enable IR control
Step7. Plug a DC 24V power adapter to the power port of 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher.
1)When connecting to HDMI 1.4 sources, make sure the HDMI cable is compliant with
HDMI 1.4 to ensure reliable transmission;
2)Connect amplifiers that are capable to decode HDMI audio to the SPDIF ports, or
there will be no output on the amplifiers.

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SYSTEM CONNECTION
SYSTEM OPERATIONS
System Applications
The 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher can be used in any installation that requires projecting
multi source onto multiple display, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system,
television, education and bank securities institutions etc.
IR Control
Connect an IR receiver to the IR IN port of the switcher, users can
control it through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction
to the IR remote:
1. Standby: Enter/ exit stand by mode
2. INPUTS: Buttons for input selection
3. OUTPUTS: Buttons for output selection
I/O Switch Foramt: INPUT + OUTPUT
RS232 Communication Commands
1) Case-sensitve
2) “[“,”]” in the commands are for easy recognition only and not necessary in real operations. Other symbols
including “.”, “,”, “/”, “%”, “;”, “^”. are parts of the commands.
3) Feedbacks listed in the column “Feedback Example” are only for reference, feedbacks may vary
accoding to the different operations.
4) Dial the EDID switcher to “1111” before sending commands pertaining to software EDID management
(with grey background)

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
EDID Management
8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher provides with convenient EDID management to create effective communication
between the display and sources.
In factory default status (Status: 0000) 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher pass through the signals directly, input
& output device process the signal automatically. You can invoke other saved EDID data by adjusting the
4-pin EDID DIP switcher or sending corresponding RS232 command.
VIA RS232 commands
Dial the switcher to “1111” to enable software EDID management.
→Invokeing embedded EDID data:
Send command “EDID[X]B[y].” to enable to enable input to invoke embedded EDID data of 8×8 HDMI
Matrix Switcher. For example, send “EDID[4]B[3]”, the INPUT device (4) will gain embedded EDID data
is that 720P 2D 2CH.
→EDID copy:
Send command “ EDIDM[X]B[y].” to enable input to copy the EDID data of a dsiplay. For example, send
“EDIDM[1]B[5]” , the INPUT device (1) will gain EDID data from OUTPUT device (5)

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
→Program Customized EDID data:
Beside 10 kinds of embedded EDID, this product can program 3 kinds of customized EDID data.
1. The EDID dial switch should be make sure on the “1111” status.
2. Copy customized EDID data (.bin) to the contrl device (e.g. a PC)
3. Running the RS232 control software, and then send the command EDIDUpgrade[X], X is 12, 13,
or 14, for example, send EDIDUpgrade[12].
4. According the prompt and send custom EDID data file.
5. When prompt “ Update sucess, the custom EDID data are set successfully.
6. Send the command EDID[1]B[12], the 1 input channel can invoke this new customized EDID data.
→Via 4-pin EDID DIP switcher
Beside EDID can be managed via RS232 commands, 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher boasts a 4-pin EDID
DIP switcher to manage EDID. Dial the switchers to invoke demands EDID data.
→Embedded EDID data: 10 sets in total, the chart below illustrate the 10 Embedded EDID data.
→Custom EDID data: max at 3 sets
The chart below shows switcher status for custom EDID No.12~14.
Note:
1) EDID information listed in the above chart is factory default data, Enbedded EDID data can be updated
by sending command UpgradeIntEDID[x].
2) Embedded EDID data can also be invoked via command EDID/[x]/[y].

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
TCP/IP Control
Control Modes
TCP/IP default IP address can be found on the back of the matrix, Gateway 192.168.0.1, and Serial Port is
4001. IP 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 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher, and set its network segment to
the same as the default IP of the 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher.
●Controlled by PC(s) in LAN
The 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher 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 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher network
segment is the same with the router. Please connect as the following figure for LAN control.

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher to Ethernet port of PC
with twisted pair.
Step2. Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the 8×8 HDMI Switcher.
Do please remember the PC’s original network segment.
Step3. Set the 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher network segment to the same as the router.
Step4. Set the PC’s network segment to the original one.
Step5. Connect 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher and PC(s) to the router. In the same LAN,
each PC is able to control the 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher asynchronously.
Control 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher via web-based GUI
In addition to control 8×8 HDMI Switcher via communication software 8×8 The Matrix Switcher can bed
controlled via web-based GUI. It allows users to interact with the Matrix Switcher through graphical icons
and visual indicators.
Type the IP address on the unit in your browser, it will enter the log-in interface shown as below:

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
All ten scenes are shown in the above
interface.
Select a scene and then click “Load” can
invoke the selected scene.
Click “cancel” to cancel current operation.
Control Menu
Click “cancel” to enter following interface, it
provide intuitive I/O connection switching.
Than button matrix displays every possible
connection between every input and output;
users can carry on the connections by clicking
corresponding button.
Button 1~8 at the right-bottom corner provides
quick saving and recall for overall connection
status. For example:
Step1: Select button 1 at INPUT column
Step2: Select button 5 at OUTPUT column (If
all OUTPUT ports in needed, you only need to
click ‘All”.)
Step3: Choose a scene that you want to save.
Step4: Click “Confirm” to save the setting or
Click “Clear” to clear set up.
Configuration Properties
1. Configuration
1) Click setting button to enter
configuration interfaces.
All embeded EDID of 8×8 HDMI Matrix
Switcher are shown in the above interface.
user can select EDID in accordance with
actual needs.
2) Select ‘EDID Copy” to enter the following
interface:

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The EDID of INPUT device can be gained
from OUTPUT devices.
Step1: Select one OUTPUT device that you
want to copy its EDID.
Step2: Select one or more input devices
that need to gain EDID. When select to All
inputs, all input devices will copy the EDID
from output device.
Step3: Click “Confirm” to save the setting
or Click “Clear” to cancel operation.
3) Select “Audio Out” to enter the following
interface to tum on/off the Audio Output.
2. Status
1) At the top of the interface, click “Status” to
enter the following interface to modify the name
and mode of this machine, and then they will
be display in LCD screen.
2) Select “Button” to enter the following
interface to modify the name of buttons.

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SYSTEM OPERATIONS
3. Network
At the top of the interface, click “Network” to
enter the following interface to inquire and
configure network setting including MAC
address, IP address, subnet mask, and
Gateway
5. Password
At the top of the interface, click “Password”
to enter the following interface to inquire and
modify the admin or user password.
3) Select “Scene” to enter the following
interface to modify the name of scenes.

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OPERATION APPROACHSYSTEM OPERATIONS
SUPPORTED RESOLUTION
In the above interface, turn on the Front Panel
to lock all buttons of machine, they cannot be
operated.
Display Ratio
4K 4096×2160 (30,50,60Hz), 3840×2160 (24,25,30 50 60 Hz)
21:9 2560×1080 (60Hz)
16:9 1920×1080 (1080P 3D), 1600×900, 1366×768, 1280×720, 1024×576 (60Hz)
16:10 1920×1200, 1680×1050, 1440×900, 1360×768, 1280×800 (60Hz)
4:3 1600×1200, 1400×1050, 1280×1204, 1024×768, 800×600, 640×480 (60Hz)

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TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE
If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from
authorized dealer or our technical support.

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INPUT: 8 × HDMI
INPUT CONNECTOR: Female Type-A HDMI
OUTPUT: 8 × HDMI
8 × SPDIF audio
OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Female Type-A HDMI 3.5mm RCA connector
STANDARDS: HDMI1.4 & HDCP1.4
CONTROL PORTS: 1 × IR IN (3.5mm jack)
1 × TCP/IP (female RJ45)
1 × RS232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block)
EDID MANAGEMENT: In-built EDID data and manual EDID management
AUDIO SIGNAL: Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD
MAX RESOLUTION: 4K × 2K, 1080P 3D
TRANSMISSION DISTANCE: 4Kx2K@60Hz ≤15m
POWER SUPPLY: DC 24V 2.71A
POWER CONSUMPTION: 32W (Full Load)
2.2W (Standby)
TEMPERATURE: 0 ~ 50°C
REFERENCE HUMIDITY: 10% ~ 90%
DIMENSION (L X W X H): 437 × 44 × 235 mm
WEIGHT: 1.96 kg
SPECIFICATIONS

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