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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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].