AVPro Edge AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2 User manual

User Manual
AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2
&
AC-MX44-AUHD
18 Gbps True 4K60 4:4:4 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix w/ Dual Audio De-
Embedding, Scaling & Audio Delay.
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The AC-MX88/44-AUHD is a true 4K60 4:4:4 8x8/4x4 HDMI matrix switch. Supporting HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, HDR
and up to 18 Gbps bandwidth. 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.
Audio Delay is “On-Board” so lip-sync issues are able to be managed before they become a problem. Also, with built-
in scalers there is no need to forfeit 4K signals just because there are a couple of older displays. Additionally,
full EDID management allows maximum flexibility with today's wide mixture of sources and displays.
This matrix equalizes and amplifies the output to ensure that HDMI signals can be transmitted through long
HDMI cables without loss of quality. For long runs, stretch your distance further with the AC-EX70-UHD or
AC-EX40-444 HDMI Extenders.
This is an ideal solution for digital entertainment centers, HDTV retail, show sites, data centers,
schools, conference and training centers and more!
Features:
• Advanced equalization and amplification of outputs
for smooth switching
• 1080p > 4K & 4K > 1080p Up /Down Scalers on each
output
• Advanced EDID Management
• HDMI 2.0
• 4K60 4:4:4 Support
• Full HDR Support
• HDCP 2.2
• IR, RS-232 and LAN Control Options
• Digital Toslink Out
• Balanced Analog Out
• Audio Delay for Digital & Analog Out
• Extracted Audio Matrixing
Easy to use:
• Install in seconds
• Feature rich
• Powerful EDID management
• Front Panel Control
• IR Remote
• IR & RS-232 Control
• LAN Control
In The Box:
• AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2/AC-MX44-AUHD
Matrix Switch
• IR Remote Control
• IR Extension Cable
• 12V/4A Locking Power Supply
• RS-232 Control Cable
Quick Installation:
1. Connect the HDMI input sources (Blu-ray, Set Top Box, etc...) to the AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2/AC-
MX44-AUHD.
2. Connect the HDMI output devices (AVR, Display, Distribution Amplifier, Extender) to the AC-
MX88-AUHD-GEN2/AC-MX44-AUHD.
3. Power on the sources.
4. Connect the power supply into the AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2/AC-MX44-AUHD.
5. Turn on output devices/displays.
6. Use the front panel controls, supplied IR remote or free PC software to control the switch.
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Device Overview:
•Definition - Matrix switches provide the ability to route any input to any output or to multiple outputs at any
time. Depending on the model, a matrix switch can route HD, UHD or AUHD content in this manner.
Additionally, since most venues have both, audio zones and video zones, the requirement to breakout or
strip off the audio is often necessary and has become almost a standard feature on most matrix switches.
•Control – Matrix switches are generally controlled via a third-party controller (like Control 4, RTI, Crestron,
etc...). Many integrators want ready-made drivers for their control system in order to make programming
and deployment easier.
•Matrix Switches are widely used in both, Commercial and Residential Applications.
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*NOTE: A factory reset may be performed by pressing and holding 4 buttons together for 10 seconds.
Press and hold:
•HD-->4K (Scaler Settings)
•4K-->HD (Scaler Settings)
•MUTE (Audio Delay Settings)
•BYPASS (Audio Delay Settings)
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Parameter How To Options
Switching Control
EDID Setup
Scaling Control
Audio Delay Control
Set Extracted Audio
Bindings
Initialize Test
Pattern Generator
Toggle DHCP Mode
View Network Settings
View Firmware Version
1. Press the OUTPUT button you want to switch
2. Press the desired INPUT button
1. Press and hold (3 sec) the OUPUT button that you would like to scale
2. The BOTTOM row of buttons on the right hand side of the machine light
up, allowing you to make your selection
1. Press and hold (3 sec) the OUTPUT button that you would like to
scale
2. The TOP row of buttons on the right hand side of the machine light
up, allowing you to make your selection
1. Press and hold (3 sec) the BYPASS button on the audio settings (top right)
2. Press the "UP" & "DOWN" buttons to switch between desired settings
3. Press BYPASS button again to set mode
NOTE: If "MATRIX" is selected, you will be able to route audio. Please see
"Extracted Audio Switching"
4. Press BYPASS again to exit.
1. Press and hold (3 sec) the INPUT & OUTPUT together
2. Repeat to turn off test pattern
1. Press and hold (3 sec) INPUT 1 & INPUT 4 together
1. Press and hold (3 sec) INPUT 3 & INPUT 4 together
1. Press and hold (3 sec) INPUT 2 & INPUT 4 together
See Pages 7, 12, 18, 21, and 24 in the manual for full list of
available EDIDS
1. Press and hold (3 sec) the INPUT button of the source you want to set EDID for
2. Use the corresponding INPUT/OUTPUT buttons as UP/DOWN to select EDID
3. Press and hold (3 sec) the INPUT button again to set EDID
- HD > 4K
- 4K > HD
- AUTO (Detects Display)
- BYPASS (No Scaling)
- UP
- DOWN
- MUTE (Turns Off Audio)
- BYPASS (No Delay)
The BYPASS and UP/DOWN button will light up
- Press UP/DOWN to select extracted audio setting
- Press the BYPASS button again to select
- Press the BYPASS button again to exit
EX. Pressing and holding INPUT 1 & OUTPUT 1 (3 sec) will
generate a test pattern out of OUTPUT 1
Toggles DHCP OFF/ON
Note: The default mode is OFF, default IP is 192.168.1.239
The screen will flash the following
- Device IP
- Host IP
- Subnet Mask
- MAC Address

Front Panel Control
Switching:
The AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2/AC-MX44-AUHD can be switched from the front panel by selecting the OUTPUT button
first and then selecting the INPUT button:
1. Press the button (1 through 8) on the bottom row that corresponds with the OUTPUT (Display, or Sink
Device) you would like to send to a source.
2. Once pressed, the switch will illuminate the OUTPUT button that you have selected, along with
the INPUT row (as pictured), indicating that it is ready for you to select the INPUT.
3. Select the desired INPUT.
Figure 1 – Switching with the front panel controls.
NOTE: Select the OUTPUT and then the INPUT.
Scaler Control:
The AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2/AC-MX44-AUHD has scalers built into every output. The scalers are set
on the OUTPUT side of the switch and each can have separate settings. Control the scaler in four
ways:
• HD-4K (Scales 1080P to 2160P)
• 4K-HD (Scales 2160P to 1080P)
• AUTO (Automatically detects capabilities of attached display)
• BYPASS (There will be no scaling set)
*NOTE: There is additional control when using the web interface. Also, with LAN
control, you can set HDBT-C mode, which reduces 10-18Gbps content to 9Gbps for
legacy infrastructures. This mode maintains 4K resolution, but removes HDR.
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Audio Binding Setup:
The AC-MX88/44-AUHD can be configured to extract audio in
3 ways:
•Bind to OUTPUT (Default)
•Bind to INPUT
•Matrix
To Set:
1. Press and hold (3 sec) BYPASS from the audio settings (top right of machine).
2. Toggle selection by pressing the "UP" and "DOWN" buttons, which are now lit up.
3. Once a desired selection is found, quick press the BYPASS button again.
Audio Matrix Control:
Once in "Matrix" mode for audio, the extracted audio routing on the AC-MX88-AUHD-GEN2/AC-
MX44-AUHD can be controlled from the front panel:
To Control
1. Press and hold (3 sec) BYPASS button from the audio settings (top right of machine).
2. Make sure the screen says "Matrix" and quick press the BYPASS button again in order to
enter the AUDIO MATRIX.
3. Press the desired extracted audio OUTPUT.
4. Press the INPUT for the desired audio source.
5. Quick press BYPASS button again to exit audio matrix .
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Audio Delay Control:
The AC-MX88/44-AUHD has an Audio Delay feature built-in. Audio Delay is set on the extracted audio OUTPUT
(Digital and Analog) of the switch, and each can have seperate settings.
The Audio Delay has 4 controls:
•UP (Increase Delay)
•DOWN (Decrease Delay)
•MUTE (The audio will be muted)
•BYPASS (There will be no delay set)
*Delay settings are in increments of 90 milliseconds.
Settings are: 90MS, 180MS, 270MS, 360MS, 450MS, 540MS, and 630MS
Control this feature from the front panel:
1. Press and hold the OUTPUT number for which you want to delay the audio
2. The available options will light up
3. Press UP, DOWN, MUTE of BYPASS to change the delay
4. The current setting will be indicated on the LCD screen
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