Atlona AT-HD-V88M User manual

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User Manual
AtlonA
8-input to 8-output HDMI 1.3
Matrix Switcher
AT-HD-V88M

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................. 3
2. Applications .................................................. 3
3. Package Contents .................................................. 3
4. System Requirements .................................................. 3
5. Features .................................................. 4
6. Specication .................................................. 4
7. Operation Control .................................................. 5
7.1 Front Panel .................................................. 5
7.1.1. Troubleshooting .................................................. 6
7.2 Rear Panel .................................................. 7
8. Remote Control .................................................. 7
8.1. IR Custom Code .................................................. 6
8.2. Discrete IR codes for 8x8 HDMI matrix (IR3).................................................. 8
8.3. IR Pin Assignment .................................................. 8
8.4. RS-232 Protocols .................................................. 9
8.4.1. Pin Assignment .................................................. 9
8.4.2. Commands .................................................. 9
9. Connection and Installation .................................................. 11
10. Safety Information .................................................. 12
11. Warranty .................................................. 13
12. Atlona Product Registration .................................................. 14

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INTRODUCTION
APPLICATIONS
PACKAGE CONTENTS:
Atlona Technologies’ AT-HD-V88M is an 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher designed to work as a switcher for mul-
tiple Audio/Video sources and displays. This Atlona matrix unit is capable of switching HDMI signals between
eight sources and eight displays. Because it is a matrix switch, any or all of the 8 inputs can simultaneously be
switched to any or all of the outputs. Along with supporting HDMI 1.3, HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.0, this devise will
support high denition video in multiple resolutions of up to 1080p or 1920x1200. The input EDID of this unit
is independent, allowing each input to switch between the TV EDID or pre-recorded EDID information. With
manual, RS232, as well as IR Remote control options, Atlona’s AT-HD-V88M Matrix Switcher is perfect for all
applications involving HDMI devices, PC monitors, Plasma TV displays and HDTVs.
• Commercial and Residential Integration
• Event entertainment integration
• Multi-task project presentation
• Showroom display
• Advertisement display control
• AT-HD-V88M Unit
• Remote Control
• 24V DC power adaptor
• Power cord
• Operation Manual
HDMI input device(s) and HDMI output device(s) with HDMI cables.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

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SPECIFICATIONS:
FEATURES:
• HDMI 1.3, HDCP 1.1 and DVI 1.0 compliant
• Supports digital video formats in Deep Color 10 bits and new lossless compressed (Dolby TrueHD,
Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD Master Audio) digital audio
• The HDMI inputs clock and phase adjustments are designed for video signal quality to be the same as
prior connecting to the matrix.
• Switcher has a preset memory function, which allows user to create multiple presets and recall them
when required.
• System Lock function, allows to lock the controls on the front panel
• Compatible with all HDMI sources and displays
• Switcher supports a wide range of PC and HDTV resolutions from 640x480 to 1920x1200 and 480i to
1080p
• Switcher could be controlled though RS232, IR or manual controls on the front panel
• IR input allows users to extend IR signal further away from the switch
• Dolby Digital, DTS digital audio transmission (32-192 kHz Fs sample rate)
• Supports LPCM 7.1 channels output from each independent HDMI ports
• HDMI cable distance test with 1080p at full bitrates, the Input/ Output can run up to 35ft input/50ft
output or 50ft input/35ft output
• Independent switchable EDID function for choosing the native resolution of the display
• High Quality Silicon Image Chip-sets are used on all the inputs/outputs of the switcher
• IR frequency is 20 to 60kHz
• Rack Mountable design for easy installation (2U)
• Useful hot keys for quick set up
• Firm housing structure with intensify placement allowing heat dispensing
Inputs 8 x HDMI
Outputs 8 x HDMI
IR Frequency 20~60KHz
Power Supply 24VDC/6.25A (Universal)
ESD Protection Human body model: ± 10kV (air-gap discharge)
± 6kV (contact discharge)
Dimensions (mm) 482(W) x385(D) x 176(H)
Weight(LB) 19.8
Chassis Material Aluminum
Silkscreen Color Metal Black
Power Consumption 100W
Operating Temperature 0˚C ~ 40˚C / 32˚F ~ 104˚F
Storage Temperature -20˚C ~ 60˚C / -4˚F ~ 140˚F
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (no condensation)

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OPERATION CONTROLS
1. Display: displays setting information with each output and input selection.
2. IR sensor.
3. POWER: Press this button to turn the switcher ON. When switcher is ON the LED will illuminate
GREEN. Press it again to enter into STANDBY mode, the LED will illuminate in RED.
4. EDID: Press this button to select the EDID function from the Display. There will be two selections
available shown on the display: 1. TV Mode and 2. Standard Mode. Press the number key to select
the desired input rst, then press 1 or 2 to select the EDID mode.
The LED will illuminate while setting the EDID. After the selection is made, press the enter key to
conrm the selection. Standard mode means the device will use the internal built-in EDID. TV mode
means the device will use TV or Audio Receiver EDID. Factory default setting is on TV mode.
Notes:
 1.WhentheEDIDswitchissettoTV,thedevicewilldetectthefirstHDMIoutputsource’sEDIDfromAtoDand
recordintheunitregardlessoftheHDMIoutputsourcefromEtoH.IfthefirstdetectedoutputsourceisDVI,itwillpass
alongtothenextsource,untilthefirstHDMIisdetected.ThedetectionpriorityisHDMIv1.3>HDMIv1.2>DVI.
 2.WhentheEDIDisonSTD,thedevicewillusethebuilt-inEDIDVideoSupports<1080p10bits(max)Audio
Supports=PCM2
5. LOCK: Press this button to lock all functions on the front panel and press it again to release the lock
function. When the LED illuminate in GREED, lock function is activate. If the LED is not illuminate, the key lock
is released.
6. ENTER: Press this button after each and every selection to conrm the selection. If this button is not
pressed after 20 second of the selection, the selection will be void.
The following sections describe the hardware components of the unit.
7.1. Front Panel

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7. ALL: Press this button to set all the outputs to display the same input. After, pressing the “All” button, press
an input number and press enter to conrm the selection.
8. MEMORY: Press this button to set your desired preset (total of 6 presets). Press the desired setting num-
ber rst. When all the inputs/outputs are being set, press MEMORY to record into the system.
*there are 6 settings can record into the system.
Factory default setting is 1.12345678, 2.87654321,
3.11223344, 4.55667788, 5.11221122, 6.33443344.
9. RECALL: Press this button to recall the previous preset from the memory total of 6 presets, and select from
1~6 for the desire setting. Press the enter button to conrm the selection.
10. OUT A to H & IN 1 to 8: Press the output source selection to correspond to the inputs. First press your
output selection from A to H and wait for 2 sec. Then press the input selection again from 1 to 8 then press the
enter button to conrm your setting. Each output selection only allows a single input setting each time.
7.1.1. Troubleshooting:
1. No Video Signal – please try learning EDID see. Page 4 sec. 4
2. No Video on one of the TV’s: Most likely one of the TV’s has a lower resolution capability than others. The
switcher has no ability to scale one output to a lower resolution, therefore the lower resolution settings would
have to be forced on the source. Please switch your DVD Player or another source to the lowest displays op-
timal resolution. If you don’t want to sacrice the quality on all the TV’s, Atlona offers HDMI Down Converter to
convert the signal from (example: 1080p 720P)
3. Audio Receiver only shows Stereo or PCM – Most of TV’s are only able to handle Stereo or PCM though
HDMI, therefore if you had learned EDID of the TV, than that EDID mode is being used to send signal to AV
Receiver. You can learn EDID of the receiver (see page 4 sec. 4); however if TV is not able to understand Digi-
tal Audio it might “Mute” or output distorted audio.
4. No Signal on any of the TV’s: Make sure the Input/Output cables are working by connecting them to the
sources and displays directly, bypassing the switcher
5. Not All of my sources are HDMI: The solution to it is to contact Atlona for a conversion box to convert any
signal you might have to HDMI. Atlona offers a wide variety of conversion boxes specically designed for ap-
plication such as this.

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7.2. Rear Panel
1. HDMI OUTPUT A - H: Used to connect to desired HDMI displays.
2. SERVICE: Used for rmware upgrading.
3. RS-232: Used for controlling the switch though serial commands.
4. USB SERVICE: Used for rmware upgrade
5. IR IN: Use to extend your IR receiver with IR extender cable that accepts only 38KHz.
6. HDMI INPUT 1to 8: Use to connect the HDMI or DVI sources
7. DC 24V: Plug the 24V DC power supply into the unit and connect the adaptor to AC wall outlet.
This remote control can be set with multiple formats according to the dipswitch setting.
There are total of four dipswitches with two types of settings.
When the dip switches are all set to ON/↑ the remote control is able to control all outputs
and all inputs.
(For example, when output A wants to select input 5, Press 1 rst, wait for a second then
press 5. The output display A will display input source 5.
Other settings referring to the below section are output based to control the input selections.
(For example, when all the dip switches are set to OFF/↓ this setting is based on output A
Which means it can only control the input selections. When output A wants to select input 3,
pressing 3 only switches output display A to display input source 3’s contents. )
REMOTE CONTROL

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8.1. IR Custom Code
NO. DATA
1 88
2 89
3 8A
4 8C
5 8D
6 8E
7 90
8 91
9 92
0 95
8.2. Discrete IR codes for 8x8 HDMI matrix (IR3)
Select /
Dipswitch
input
1
input
2
input
3
input
4
input
5
input
6
input
7
input
8
output A ↓↓↓↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
output B ↑↓↓↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
output C ↓↑↓↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
output D ↑↑↓↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
output E ↓↓↑↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
output F ↑↓↑↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
output G ↓↑↑↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
output H ↑↑↑↓ 0x88 0x89 0x8A 0x8C 0x8D 0x8E 0x90 0x91
8.3. IR Pin Assignment
IR Receiver

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8.4. RS-232 Protocols
8.4.1. Pin Assignment
AT-HD-V88M Remote Control Console
PIN Assignment PIN Assignment
1 NC 1 NC
2 Tx 2 Rx
3 Rx 3 Tx
4 NC 4 NC
5 GND 5 GND
6 NC 6 NC
7 NC 7 NC
8 NC 8 NC
9 NC 9 NC
Baud Rate: 19200bps
Data bit: 8 bits
Parity: None
Flow Control: None
8.4.2. Commands
COMMAND ACTION
POWER 00 Power Off (standby)
POWER 01 Power On
PORT 11 Output A select Input1
PORT 12 Output A select Input2
PORT 13 Output A select Input3
PORT 14 Output A select Input4
PORT 15 Output A select Input5
PORT 16 Output A select Input6
PORT 17 Output A select Input7
PORT 18 Output A select Input8
PORT 21 Output B select Input1
PORT 22 Output B select Input2
PORT 23 Output B select Input3
PORT 24 Output B select Input4
PORT 25 Output B select Input5
PORT 26 Output B select Input6
PORT 27 Output B select Input7
PORT 28 Output B select Input8
PORT 31 Output C select Input1
PORT 32 Output C select Input2
PORT 33 Output C select Input3
PORT 34 Output C select Input4
PORT 35 Output C select Input5

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PORT 36 Output C select Input6
PORT 37 Output C select Input7
PORT 38 Output C select Input8
PORT 41 Output D select Input1
PORT 42 Output D select Input2
PORT 43 Output D select Input3
PORT 44 Output D select Input4
PORT 45 Output D select Input5
PORT 46 Output D select Input6
PORT 47 Output D select Input7
PORT 48 Output D select Input8
PORT 51 Output E select Input1
PORT 52 Output E select Input2
PORT 53 Output E select Input3
PORT 54 Output E select Input4
PORT 55 Output E select Input5
PORT 56 Output E select Input6
PORT 57 Output E select Input7
PORT 58 Output E select Input8
PORT 61 Output F select Input1
PORT 62 Output F select Input2
PORT 63 Output F select Input3
PORT 64 Output F select Input4
PORT 65 Output F select Input5
PORT 66 Output F select Input6
PORT 67 Output F select Input7
PORT 68 Output F select Input8
PORT 71 Output G select Input1
PORT 72 Output G select Input2
PORT 73 Output G select Input3
PORT 74 Output G select Input4
PORT 75 Output G select Input5
PORT 76 Output G select Input6
PORT 77 Output G select Input7
PORT 78 Output G select Input8
PORT 81 Output H select Input1
PORT 82 Output H select Input2
PORT 83 Output H select Input3
PORT 84 Output H select Input4
PORT 85 Output H select Input5
PORT 86 Output H select Input6
PORT 87 Output H select Input7
PORT 88 Output H select Input8