AVPro Edge AC-MX1616-OUT-AUHD-NS User manual

USER MANUAL
AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT
AVPro Edge's 4K60 (4:4:4) 18Gbps Matrix
Switcher comes with16 HDMI Inputs, 16 HDBaseT
Outputs and 8 mirrored HDMI Outputs
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The AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT is a true HDMI/HDBaseT switch. This unit includes 16 HDMI inputs, 16
HDBaseT outputs, with 8 mirrored HDMI outputs (these mirror the odd numbered HDBaseT Ports 1,
3, 5, etc). This Matrix supports HDMI 2.0(a/b), HDCP 2.2, up to 4K video resolution, and up to 18
Gbps bandwidth. We are able to pass 18Gbps through category cable by using the new HDBaseT
technology we have developed called "ICT". This switch allows any source (Blu-ray, UHD Blu-ray,
satellite receiver, game consoles, PCs, etc ... ) to be shown on any of the connected displays. This
matrix equalizes and amplifies the output to ensure the HDMI signal can be transmitted through
long HDMI cables without loss of quality.
Audio Delay is “On-Board” so you can manage lip-sync issue before it is a problem. Also
with built in Scalers you don't have to forfeit that 4K signal just because you have a couple
older displays. All that with Full EDID management allows maximum flexibility with today's wide
mixture of sources and displays.
This is an ideal solution for digital entertainment centers, HDTV retail, show sites, data centers,
schools, conference and training centers and more!
Features:
•HDMI 2.0(a/b)
•18Gbps Uncompressed Bandwidth Support on HDMI
•18Gbps with ICT on HDBaseT outputs
•4K60 4:4:4 Support
•Ultimate HDR Support (HDR 10 & 12 Bit)
•Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG Support
•HDCP 2.2 (and all earlier versions supported)
•4K > 1080P Down Scaling on HDBaseT outputs
•Simple setup with front panel control screen
•WebOS for simple connectivity and control/management
•Digital Toslink Out (7CH PCM, DD, DD+, DTS, DTS-MA)
•Balanced Analog Out (2CH PCM)
•Advanced EDID Management
•IR, RS-232 and LAN Control Options
•Built in Test Pattern on Each HDBaseT Output to Verify
Infrastructure
•Driver Support for Crestron, C4, RTI, ELAN and more!!!
•Extracted Audio has 3 Operating Modes. Bind to Input, Bind to
Output, or Matrix (Independent)
In The Box:
• AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT Matrix
• Power Cable
• IR Remote Control
• IR Extension Cable
• Mounting Brackets & Phoenix
Connectors
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1. Check the length. The maximum distances and resolution compatibilities are:
a. AC-EX70-444-RNE ~ 70m (230ft) on 4K 60 4:4:4 & HDR and 100m (330ft) on 1080P
b. AC-EX70-UHD-R ~ 40m (131ft) on 4K 60 4:2:0 (NO HDR) and 70m (230ft) on 1080P
2. Remove any coils of cable and make sure that there is not excess cabling.
3. Bypass all patch panels and punch-down blocks.
4. Re-terminate connectors (pass-through style ends are NOT recommended). Sometimes, even if a cable tester
indicates the run is valid, something may be slightly off.
5. Contact AVProEdge if these suggestions do not work.
Indicator Troubleshooting Lights on the HDBaseT Port on Matrix and Receivers:
LINK - Above RJ45 (HDBT) Port & Below it on the Matrix: (Green) This indicator shows that the AV HDBT link
between the Tx and Rx is in tact. This light should ALWAYS be solid.
STATUS- Above RJ45 (HDBT) Port & Below it on the Matrix: (Amber) This is an indicator showing
that the power is present between the Transmitter and Receiver. This light ALWAYS BLINKS steadily
indicating everything is OK.
If the lights are not as discussed above - please check the following:
•70M 4K 60 4:4:4 & HDR
•100M 1080P
*NOTE: You MUST use this receiver to get 18Gbps ICT Video
AC-EX70-UHD-R:
•40M 4K 60 4:2:0
•70M 1080P
Compatible Receivers:
AC-EX70-444-RNE: (W/ICT)
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Common Application Diagram & What Is ICT:
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Device Feature Overview:
The AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT is a 16 input/output Matrix switch built to handle all the latest sources outputting 4K 60
(4:4:4) HDR video signals. What truly makes this switch the choice of integrators around the world is the ability to
distribute 18Gbps 4K to some some zones and 1080p to others. We are able to accomplish this with our built in 4K to
1080p downscalers. This feature is one of many designed to help integrators throughout the installation process.
Supporting the full HDMI 2.0 a/b specification and supporting every flavor of HDR, this matrix will ensure you can get the
most out of any system. This 16x16 matrix switcher supports formats including HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision,
HLG, BBC and NHK. All of them are supported in up to 4K 60Hz and up to 12 Bit Deep Color. All color space compression
is compatible.
This powerhouse matrix switcher is the ideal solution for a multizone setup that has 4K sources and up to 16 zones.
Control's a breeze as this switch comes with a web GUI you can access via the IP address, as well as drivers for all the top
control systems. Combine that with the LED setup screen on the front, and you won’t have any problems getting this
switch up and running. The AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT is the integrators choice for large multizone distribution systems.
Control
Screen
IR
Receiver
For Switch
Control
Input (Source) & Output (Sink)
Select (Choose Output, press
Enter, choose Input)
Mirrored
HDMI
Outputs
HDMI Inputs
Control Pad
Used with
Control
Screen
HDBaseT Outputs
Power
Ground
Strap
Extracted
Audio
IR Ports
Control RS232/
LAN/USB
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1. Connect the HDMI input sources (Blu-ray, Set Top Box, etc...) to the AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT
2. Connect the HDMI output devices (AVR, Display, Distribution Amplifier, Extender) to the AC-MX1616-
AUHD-HDBT
3. Power on the sources
4. Connect the power supply's into the AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT
5. Turn on output devices/displays
6. You may now use the front panel controls, supplied IR remote, Web Interface, or RS232/USB to control
the switch.
Front Panel Control : Simple Switching
The AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT can be quickly switched via the front panel by pressing the OUTPUT # you want to set,
then select the INPUT # you want routed.
1. Press the button (1 through 16) that corresponds with the OUTPUT (Display, or Sink Device) you would like to send a
source.
2. Now select the desired INPUT on (1 through 16)
3. The route is now set.
4. You may also navigate to the "Switch" Menu on the Control Screen to manage the routes (See "Switch
Routing" on next page)
Switching with the front panel controls.
NOTE: Select the OUTPUT, press ENTER, and then select the INPUT
Basic Setup:
Quick Setup:
STEP 1: Select the desired OUTPUT
STEP 3: Select the desired INPUT
STEP 2: Press ENTER
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Navigating the Control Screen:
You can use the control screen to setup/control several key features including:
To navigate the control screen you have a 6-button control panel that control the "Control" Screen.
•"Menu" area consists of UP, DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT - These are your navigation buttons. Press these
buttons to move through them menus to your desired selections. Your desired selection will be
bordered or highlighted
•"Enter" Selects the highlighted item and advances to the next set of options or sets your selection
•"Cancel" Stops what you are doing and takes you back one menu or to the home screen
Home Screen
Control
Screen
Control
Screen
Navigation
Buttons
Control Screen - Switch Routing:
Once you select the "Matrix" option, you have 2 primary functions:
·
·
View the current rout settings so you can verify that your system is working properly and the routes
are correct
Set new matrix routes. You can change the matrix routes here as well, this is good for demonstrating
switching. NOTE: When setting a new route, select OUTPUT first then INPUT
Select the
OUTPUT First
Then Choose
the INPUT
Select
"SWITCH"
• Switch ~ Control the switching of Inputs and Outputs
• Audio ~ Set the default extracted audio mode to Bind to Input, Bind to Output
or Matrix - When in Matrix, audio route can be selected.
• EDID ~ View, adjust EDID Configuration
• Video ~ View, adjust Video Mode
• IR ~ View and adjust IR Routing/setup
• RS232 ~ View and adjust RS232 routing and status
• Network ~ View/Setup IP Address (Host/device, Gateway, Subnet), Toggle
DHCP, set port number and view MAC Address
• Info/Version ~ View Firmware versions
**NOTE: The same settings can be found in the Web Interface under Sense Switch**
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Control Screen - Audio:
Select
"AUDIO"
•Audio Mode:
•Audio En/Dis:
•Audio Delay:
Function 1 - Set the default extracted AUDIO MODE. There are three options:
•BIND TO OUTPUT (extracted audio switches with the video, this is the default
mode)
•BIND TO INPUT (extracted audio is fixed to the corresponding input by the same
number)
•INDEPENDENT/MATRIX (extracted audio can be routed however you like and
there are commands to allow it to function as a separate matrix)
Function 2 - AUDIO ENABLE/DISABLE Extracted Audio
1. Select the extracted audio first by using the arrow keys to navigate to it
2. Press ENTER to set the selection
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to toggle Audio Status ON or OFF (Enable/
Disable)
4. Press ENTER to set selection
Function 3 - AUDIO DELAY SETTINGS Extracted Audio
1. Select the extracted audio OUTPUT first by using the arrow keys to
navigating to it
2. Press ENTER to set the selection
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the desired delay. Delay settings
are in increments of 90 milliseconds (*Default is 0MS/BYPASS)
0MS/BYPASS, 90MS, 180MS, 270MS, 360MS, 450MS, 540MS, 630MS
4. Press ENTER to set selection
The Audio Settings Menu has
Three Functions
1. Select the extracted AUDIO OUTPUT first by using the arrow keys to navigate to it
2. Press ENTER to set the selection
3. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to toggle Audio Mode (Bind to Input, Bind to Output, Matrix)
4. Press ENTER to set selection
**NOTE: The same settings can be found in the Web Interface under Audio Setting and Audio Matrix**
**When MATRIX Mode is selected if you hit ENTER again it will bring you to the routing screen where you can select the
desired INPUT you want to route**
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Control Screen - EDID Management:
Instantly and easily set and manage EDID functions right from the front screen. EDID management will help you get
the right signal from the source device adding additional security that nothing unsupported will be mistakenly fed into
the system.
EDID effectively tells the source what the system is capable of handling, devices without robust EDID control just have to
hope the source behaves how we want it to. With the AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT you control the sources:
To Set the EDID, just choose EDID from the "Home Screen" and then select the INPUT you want to set. Finally toggle
through the EDIDs until you get the one you want. For the most plug and play compatibility, we recommend using
"1080P 2CH". This is ideal for bars, restaurants, and homes. There is also the ability to upload a custom EDID is desired
(Has to be done in Serial Control Software).
Available EDID options are listed below. Additionally, you can copy an EDID from a display using Serial (more later in this
manual) - This is recommended for advanced users doing HDR distribution.
Choose Input
to apply EDID
to
Available EDID's:
Select the desired EDID
Select "EDID"
**NOTE: The same settings can be found in the Web Interface under EDID Manage**
1080P_8CH_HDR
1080P_3D_2CH_HDR
1080P_3D_6CH_HDR
1080P_3D_8CH_HDR
4K30HZ_3D_2CH_HDR
4K30HZ_3D_6CH_HDR
4K30HZ_3D_8CH_HDR
4K60HzY420_3D_2CH_HDR
4K60HzY420_3D_6CH_HDR
4K60HzY420_3D_8CH_HDR
4K60HZ_3D_2CH_HDR
4K60HZ_3D_6CH_HDR
4K60HZ_3D_8CH_HDR
User EDID 1
User EDID 2
User EDID 3
1080P_2CH
1080P_6CH
1080P_8CH
1080P_3D_2CH
1080P_3D_6CH
1080P_3D_8CH
4K30HZ_3D_2CH
4K30HZ_3D_6CH
4K30HZ_3D_8CH
4K60HzY420_3D_2CH
4K60HzY420_3D_6CH
4K60HzY420_3D_8CH
4K60HZ_3D_2CH
4K60HZ_3D_6CH
4K60HZ_3D_8CH
1080P_2CH_HDR
1080P_6CH_HDR
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Control Screen - Video:
The VIDEO Settings Menu has Three Functions
•Video Mode
•HDMI Stream
•HDBT Stream
Function 1 - Set the Output Video Mode
**NOTE: The same settings can be found in the Web Interface under Video Setting**
•HDMI Stream Settings
oThe 8 Mirrored HDMI Output Streams can be turned ON/OFF
•HDBT -> ICT
oEnables ICT (18G) Compression mode on HDBT Port - DEFAULT
•4K -> HD
oIf incoming signal is 4K, it will be downscaled to 1080P or 1900x1200
depending on the input format
•HDBT Stream Settings
oThe 16 HDBT Output Streams can be turned ON/OFF
Function 2 - Set the HDMI Stream Setting
Function 3 - Set the HDBT Stream Setting
**NOTE: These are the ODD NUMBERED Ports (1, 3, 5, etc)**
**NOTE: ONLY THE ODD NUMBERED HDBaseT PORTS CAN BE DOWNSCALED**
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Control Screen - IR:
The IR Settings Menu has two Functions
**NOTE: The same settings can be found in the Web Interface under "IR EX-Setting", and "IR & RS232 Control"**
•IR TX
oRouting
oON/OFF
•IR RX
oRouting
IR NOTES (On the Matrix):
1. By default the IR RX is routed to the corresponding HDBaseT Output
number (ie. IR IN #1 --> HDBaseT Output 1, IR IN #2 --> HDBaseT Output
2, etc...)
a. To change, use the arrow keys to select the HDBT Channel/RX
Channel, hit ENTER and use the up/down arrow keys to change
the route
2. By default the IR TX is automatically routed with the active source (ie.
If you are watching INPUT 3 on HDBaseT OUTPUT 1, when you point a
remote at an IR Receiver on the HDBaseT Rx connected the signal will
be routed to IR OUT 3)
3. Each IR IN can be routed in any way you like (One to one or one to
many) by using the command SET IRC EXT SW
x1.x2.x3.x4 (See below).
4. Each IR OUT can be routed manually as well using the command SET IRT
OUTx IS INy ({x=[0~16](0=all),y=[1~16]}). This can also be controlled by
the Web Interface
IR NOTES (On the HDBaseT Receiver):
1. IR OUT = IR Emitter for sending signals to a Display or Projector
a. (Note - Use Provided Emitters)
2. IR IN = For sending IR signals back to the Matrix for switching AND to send IR signals to the IR TX (out) on the
Matrix - by default the IR OUT on the matrix is automatically routed with the active source (ie. If you are watching
INPUT 3 on HDBaseT OUTPUT 1, when you point a remote at an IR Receiver on the HDBaseT Rx connected the
signal will be routed to IR OUT 3)
IR Details:
The IR RX Extensions on this machine are designed for a direct connection from a control system only.
These are not designed to be used with a IR Receiving Eye.
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Control Screen - RS232 Management:
Control Screen - Network:
1. Here you can turn RS232 ON/OFF per OUTPUT
a. Use the arrow keys to select the OUTPUT
b. Press enter
c. Use Up/Down arrow keys to change from ON/OFF
d. Press Enter again to set
1. Here you can alter the Network settings
a. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to select the setting (RIP, IP, MASK, TCP/IP, and DHCP)
b. Press enter
c. Use LEFT/RIGHT Arrow keys to move between digits
i. (green highlighted section)
d. Use UP/DOWN to change numerical value
e. Press ENTER to set
Control Screen - Info:
1. Here you can view the Firmware Versions cur
rently loaded on the Matrix
a. Note: There are two pages, use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to navigate between the two.
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IR Details: HDBaseT Receiver
The "IR RX EXTENTION" and "IR TX EXTENTION" ports on the back of the Matrix are designed to be directly connected
to a control system. They are not designed to be used with IR Emitters/Receivers.
IR Details: Matrix
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RS232 Details:
Here is a sample cable. in this example you can see how to connect or build and RS232 cable to use to control
the Matrix. The pin configuration is shown here as well.
You can send serial commands in the 3-Pin port or the Micro USB port
3-Pin RS232
to control
Matrix
Has a built in Micro USB--
Serial driver, a com port will
be set up on the PC
3-Pin RS232
to HDBaseT
Receivers
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RS-232 and TCP/IP Control:
The AC-MX1616-AUHD-HDBT can be controlled with either RS-232 or TCP/IP commands. Certain
switching or format configurations can only be done using these commands. We recommend using
either the MyUART (RS-232 - free) or Hercules (TCP/IP - free) apps as they are very easy to use for
sending commands to the machine.
For TCP/IP control commands use Telnet Port 23.
For RS-232, use a null modem serial cable adapter and set the serial communications to: 57600,n,8,1 (baud:
57600, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit) with no handshaking.
Please add a return (Enter key) after each command when using direct commands..
The unified command list (ASCII) is listed below.
Serial Command List
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Command List Continued:
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Extracted Audio:
The extracted audio ports have distinct operating modes. Your desired mode can be set to suite your particular
installation. The 3 modes are:
From Input ~ This is the default configuration. In this mode the audio port number corresponds to the INPUT
signal. This is ideal for systems where audio is matrixed separately in a zoned amplifier.
From Output ~ This configuration will automatically have the audio follow OUTPUT, so the audio from the
extracted port always matches the HDMI output. This is ideal for systems that use local AVR's for some of the
zones.
Independent/Matrix ~ This mode allows you matrix the extracted audio outputs independent of HDMI. In this
mode a new set of commands becomes available to be able to route audio however you want. This can be
used as a separate zoned audio matrix with only using an amplifier.
Setting up Extracted Audio Routing:
You can set up Extracted Audio Routing from the front panel, WebOS, Driver or by sending the following
command:
SET EXAMX MODEx -- Where {x=[0~2](0=Bind To Output,1=Bind To Input,2=Matrix}
If you set to "Matrix" you can use the following command to route the 16 extracted audio ports to any INPUT:
SET OUTx AS INy -- Where Set Ex-Audio Output x To Input y{x=[0~16](0=ALL), y=[1~16]}
NOTE: 2CH Balanced Audio Port - Supports 2CH PCM audio only, which is ideal for 2 Channel systems and zoned
audio systems. NO DOWN-MIXING
Toslink Audio Port - Supports PCM, LPCM (up to 7CH), Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS-HD, DTS
Master Audio, which is ideal for multi-channel audio systems and older AVRs that do not support 18Gbps.
Audio Diagrams:
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Extracted Audio cont:
Audio Diagrams:
Audio Wiring Diagram:
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