Aurora ASP-882A User manual

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Manual Number: 161115
Firmware Version: 31.19.15
ASP-882A
8x8 Series HDMI 2.0a Matrix

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please review the following safety precautions. If this is the first time using this model, then read this
manual before installing or using the product. If the product is not functioning properly, please contact
your local dealer or Aurora for further instructions.
The lightning symbol in the triangle is used to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage
inside the product that may be sufficient to constitute a risk of electric shock to anyone opening
the case. It is also used to indicate improper installation or handling of the product that could
damage the electrical system in the product or in other equipment attached to the product.
The exclamation point in the triangle is used to alert you to important operating and maintenance
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions could result in injury to you or damage to the
product.
Be careful with electricity:
Power outlet: To prevent electric shock, be sure the electrical plug used on the product power cord
matches the electrical outlet used to supply power to the Aurora product. Use only the power adapter
and power connection cables designed for this unit.
Power cord: Be sure the power cord is routed so that it will not be stepped on or pinched by heavy
items.
Lightning: For protection from lightning or when the product is left unattended for a long period,
disconnect it from the power source.
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Also follow these precautions:
Ventilation: Do not block the ventilation slots if applicable on the product or place any heavy object
on top of it.
Blocking the air flow could cause damage. Arrange components so that air can flow freely. Ensure
that there is adequate ventilation if the product is placed in a stand or cabinet. Put the product in a
properly ventilated area, away from direct sunlight or any source of heat.
Overheating: Avoid stacking the Aurora product on top of a hot component such as a power
amplifier.
Risk of Fire: Do not place unit on top of any easily combustible material, such as carpet or fabric.
Proper Connections: Be sure all cables and equipment are connected to the unit as described in
this manual.
Object Entry: To avoid electric shock, never stick anything in the slots on the case or remove the
cover.
Water Exposure: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose to rain or moisture.
Cleaning: Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
ESD: Handle this unit with proper ESD care. Failure to do so can result in failure.
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Trademarks
All trademarks in this document are the properties of their respective owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS.............................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................2
About..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Features................................................................................................................................................ 2
Front ASP-882A .................................................................................................................................... 3
Rear ASP-882A..................................................................................................................................... 4
APPLICATION ...........................................................................................................................5
ASP-882A Application........................................................................................................................... 5
OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................6
LCD Readout ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Routing.................................................................................................................................................. 8
EDID ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Presets................................................................................................................................................ 10
Lock Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Show Network Address....................................................................................................................... 10
Firmware Update .................................................................................................................................11
PC Control Software ..............................................................................................................12
ASP Matrix Manager........................................................................................................................... 12
SERIAL COMMANDS..............................................................................................................17
RS-232 & Telnet Commands .............................................................................................................. 17
APPENDIX 1 Troubleshooting...........................................................................................20
APPENDIX 2 Technical Specifications..............................................................................21
APPENDIX 3 Warranty .......................................................................................................22

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please make sure the following items are included within your package. Contact your dealer if
any items are missing or damaged.
ASP-882A x 1
Rack Ears x 2
12v DC Desktop Power Supply x 1
Note: Go to www.auroramm.com for latest manual and firmware

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INTRODUCTION
About
The ASP-882A is an 8x8 4K HDMI Matrix offering the power and flexibility you need at a cost
effective price. Route Ultra High Definition video sources and multi-channel digital audio from
any of the eight (8) HDMI inputs to the any of the eight (8) HDMI outputs at the same time. The
front keypad and LCD display are designed for easy operation and quick status of. LAN and
RS-232 ports have advanced protocols allowing hot plug detection, signal detection, EDIDtable
loading/recalling, presets, and more.
The advanced protocol features make the ASP-882A perfect for commercial applications with
auto switching, digital signage with device detection, or residential systems with home
automation.
Features
HDMI 2.0a/HDCP 2.2
Resolutions up to 4K2K 60Hz 4:4:4
HDR High Dynamic Range
HDMI 3D Compliant
HDCP 2.2 Compliant
Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
Allows any HDMI display to view any HDMI source at any time
Supports 7.1 channel digital audio
Advanced EDID Functions
Remote Setup functions via Windows Application
Easy installation with rack-mounting
Front LCD Status Display
Labeling of Inputs, Outputs, and Presets on front display

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Front ASP-882A
Front
Power – Power switch for turning the unit on or off. When first turned on all Input and Output
LEDs will light for 1 second to show operation of LED working.
LCD Display – Top row shows the input routed to relative Output number below.
EDID – Utilized for setting up the EDID management.
Save – Preset save function. Press Save for 3 seconds then an Input or Output number to
store a preset into one of the 16 locations of the current routing setup.
Recall – Preset recall function to restore a saved preset from one of the 16 stored presets.
Also, if press and held for 5 seconds with USB memory stick inserted with firmware file, the
unit will update the firmware.
Route – When pressed a user can set up any input to any outputs followed by enter for all the
routes to happen at the same time.
Enter – Used to confirm entries. Also, if pressed with nothing selected, it will show the units
Output connected status, Input connected status, IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, MAC,
and Firmware on the LCD.
Input 1-8 – Input source selections and used with various modes of operation.
Output1-8 – Output source selections and used with various modes of operation.
Note: Make certain you have the latest firmware for optimal performance and features listed in
manual.

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Rear ASP-882A
Rear Connections
Inputs 1-8 – Eight HDMI 2.0a inputs for a variety of sources up to 4K60Hz resolutions.
Outputs 1-8 – Eight HDMI 2.0a outputs for a variety of destinations up to 4K60Hz resolutions.
LAN - Control remotely using Telnet.
RS232 – Connect RS-232 device up at 9600 baud for remote control.
USB – Firmware Updates with USB stick
IR IN – Remote control via IR remote with IR receiver unit.
DC12V – Connect the included 12v DC desktop style power supply.

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APPLICATION
ASP-882A Application
8x HDMI Input
PC or Laptop
8x HDMI Output
PS3
HDMI camcorder
HDMI cables or
HDMI extenders
Blu-ray disc player
HDTV
HDMI projector
HDMI monitor

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OPERATION
LCD Readout
The LCD will reflect what Output is routed to which input when in an idle state.
1-1 If the input/output is not routed, will show “0”
1-2 Press ENTER will turn to next page to check other status as per 1-3 to 1-8.
1-3 Output Connections shows each output with active connected display. If a slash is
underneath, then nothing is connected. If a destination like a display is present a
“D” will show.
1-4 Input Connections shows each input with active connected source. If a slash is
underneath, then nothing is connected or powered. If a source like a PC is
connected a “S” will show.
1-5 IP Address

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1-6 Subnet Mask
1-7 Gateway
1-8 MAC Address
1-9 Firmware Revision
1-10 Will revert to mapping if do not press any button for 3 seconds
The LCD will also show various states of operation and displaying information depending on
the mode of operation.

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Routing
The ASP-882A has 3 ways of making a route for optimal flexibility.
Technique 1
1) Press ROUTE, all the input / output buttons will light for connected HDMI inputs.
2) Press desired input, then the output(s) will light that it is routed to.
3) Select the Output(s) to associate the Input accordingly. To unroute press the already lit
Output(s)
4) Press ENTER to complete the operation and make the routes all at once.
5) Press ROUTE again to do another input setting followed by 1) to 3)
Note: If want to discontinue the ROUTE setting, please press the ROUTE again. The
operation will be canceled when no active button pushes for more than 3 seconds
from last button press.
Technique 2
1) Press an input and it will light along with any output it is currently routed to.
2) Press desired output(s) and it will be routed or unrouted to the selected input
immediately.
Note: The operation will be cleared when no active button pushes for more than 5 seconds
from last button press.
Technique 3
1) Press an output and it will light along with any input it is currently routed to.
2) Press desired input and it will be routed or unrouted to the selected output immediately.
Note: The operation will be cleared when no active button pushes for more than 5 seconds
from last button press.

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EDID
1) Press EDID, the LCD will state current mode of operation.
1-1 Press EDID for 3 seconds, will be able to change the mode between Auto
mode/Manual mode.
2) In Manual mode –EDID Learning
2-1 Press the output that needs to be learned.
2-2 The LCD will show “Device ID” of the output.
2-3 Press the input(s) which you want to learn the EDID from the pressed output.
2-4 Press ENTER, the LCD will show “Success” or “Fail” to indicate the learning status.
3) In Manual mode –Default EDID
3-1Press the OUTPUT 1~8 button for 3 seconds as default 1~8 EDID.
3-2The LCD will show “Default + mode number”.
3-3Press the input(s) which you want to learn the default EDID from the pressed
output(default).
3-4Press ENTER, the LCD will show “Success” or “Fail” to indicate the learning status.
4) In Manual mode –Check input status
4-1 Press the input.
4-2 The learned EDID output number and device ID will show on the LCD.
5) In Auto mode
The device scans through all the outputs and compares the EDID, and makes a
common denominator to use on the inputs. It will be the highest probability of operation
with all displays connected.
Note: To discontinue the EDID setting, please press the EDID again. The operation will
be canceled when there is no activity for more than 3 seconds from last button
press.

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Presets
SAVE
1) Press SAVE for 3 seconds, the button will light, and the operation will be started.
2) Select from input & output number 1~8 as customized mapping 1~16 sets.
The LCD will show the mapping status of the pressed button.
3) Press ENTER to complete the operation. The current mapping will be saved.
Note: To discontinue the SAVE setting, please press the SAVE again. The operation
will be canceled when there is no activity for more than 3 seconds from last
button press.
RECALL
1) Press recall, the button will light, and the operation will be started.
2) Select from input & output number 1~8 as customized mapping 1~16 sets.
The LCD will show the mapping status of the pressed button.
3) Press ENTER to complete the operation. The mapping you have chosen will be
recalled.
Note: If want to discontinue the RECALL setting, please press the RECALL again.
The operation will be canceled when there is no activity for more than 3 seconds
from last button press.
Lock Mode
1) Press ENTER for 3 seconds will enable front panel locked.
2) Holding another 3 seconds will unlock.
3) If locked and any button is pressed, LCD will state “Keypad Locked”.
4) During the lock mode, the LCD will show the mapping status.
Show Network Address
1) Press ENTER to see units IP Address and Subnet Mask on the front LCD. It will show
for 3 seconds or until a user selects another function.

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Firmware Update
Firmware can be update by the ASP Matrix Manager software or using a USB stick. The USB
method can be done without the software tool making it quick and easy for field updates
provide unit has version 31.19.15 or higher. If not it is highly recommend to use the LAN update
method using the ASP Manager Utility.
USB Method
1. Store the uncompressed firmware file on the USB stick. Latest firmware can be found on the Aurora
customer portal located at www.auroramm.com
2. Plug USB stick into the USB port located on the rear of the Matrix.
3. Press and hold the Recall button on front panel for 5 seconds.
4. The front panel will show the progress… “FW update start”, “chip updating”, “FW updating”, “Update
Finish”, etc.
5. When the update is finished the matrix will reboot automatically.
6. Remove the USB stick.

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PC Control Software
ASP Matrix Manager
The ASP-882A has a utility called ASP Matrix Manager which allows the setup via RS-232 and
Ethernet Mapping (Routing) of Outputs to Inputs, EDID management, Rename (Labeling
displayed on LCD), System (IP Address Setup), and Firmware (Updating). It is available for
download from the Aurora customer portal www.auroramm.com
Mapping
The Mapping tab allows the routing of Outputs to the designated input. It also will allow for
presets to be saved and recalled.

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EDID
The EDID tab allows for full EDID management to all the inputs. Custom EDID files can be
loaded from this tab or pulled from a device to be saved for other units.

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Rename
The Rename tab allows the labeling of Input, Output and Preset buttons on the front LCD.

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System
The System tab is for the setup of the units IP settings, factory defaults, and firmware versions.

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Firmware
The Firmware page allows the updating of firmware from the LAN or USB. Latest firmware can
be found on the Aurora customer portal located at www.auroramm.com
Important! Make certain unit has valid IP address if using Update from Net. If unit is set to
DHCP make certain there is a DHCP server connected or set to a static. If updating from USB
memory stick, only one update file can reside in the root directory. Early firmware may require
to files to be updated (ALL and MB). If it is 2 files the one with ALL in the name must be loaded
first.

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SERIAL COMMANDS
RS-232 & Telnet Commands
Baud Rate: 9600 8N1 DB9 Female (Pins 2-TX, 3-RX, 5-GND), Straight through Cable to PC
!is the start character to active a command
?is the start character to query status
~is the start character of the response
/x0D (<cr> aka carriage return) is the end character
Commands are not case sensitive.
Command
String Format
Information
Route
Command
!RTx1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8<cr>
x1-x8 = output relative to input.
Example: !RT315x8052<cr>
0 = Unroute
X = ignore (do nothing)
In this example
Output 1 is routed to 3
Output 2 is routed to 1
Output 3 is routed to 5
Output 4 is ignored and left alone
Output 5 is routed to 8
Output 6 is unrouted
Output 7 is routed to 5
Output 8 is routed to 2
Response:
~RTx1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8<cr>
Preset Recall
!PRx<cr>
x = 1-8
Responds: ~PRx<cr>
Preset Store
!PSx<cr>
x = 1-8
Responds: ~PSx<cr>
Query Route
?RT<cr>
Responds with ~RTx1 x2 x3 x4 x5 x6 x7 x8<cr>
x1-x8 = output relative to input. Example: Output
1 is routed to input 7 so position x1 would equal 7.
If nothing is routed to an output then the value
will be 0 (zero).
Firmware
Version
?VR<cr>
Responds with the current firmware version
number
Example ~VR1.00<cr>
Factory Default
!FD<cr>
Responds with ~FD<cr>
IP Address
!IPA-xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<cr>
x= IP Address ex. 192.168.1.13
Responds with ~IPA-xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx<cr>