AVPro Edge AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2 User manual

AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2
8x8 HDMI Matrix w/ Audio De-Embedding 4K 60Hz,
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2 Compatible
USER MANUAL
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•HDMI 2.0 (10.2 Gbps)
•HDCP 2.2 compliant
•De-embed SPDIF audio on each output
•Independent source/display switching
•Up to 4K Resolution (4K60 4:2:0)
•HDR Supported
•IR & RS-232 Control
•Install in seconds
•Feature rich
•Powerful EDID management
•Front Panel Control
•IR Remote
•IR & RS-232 Control
•LAN Control
Features: Easy to use:
In The Box:
•AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2 Matrix Switch
•IR Remote Control
•IR Extension Cable
•12V/3A Locking Power Supply
Quick Installation:
1. Connect the HDMI input sources (Blu-ray, Set Top Box, etc...) to the AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2
2. Connect the HDMI output devices (AVR, Display, Distribution Amplifier, Extender) to the AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2
3. Power on the sources
4. Connect the power supply into the AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2
5. Turn on output devices/displays
6. You may now use the front panel controls, supplied IR remote, web interface, or free PC software to control the
switch.
The AC-MX88-UHD is a true 8x8 HDMI matrix switch. Supporting HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2, up to 4K
video resolution, and up to 10.2 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.
This matrix equalizes and amplifies the output to ensure the HDMI signal can be transmitted
through long HDMI cables without loss of quality. You can extend your distance further with the
AC-EX70-UHD HDMI Extender. 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!
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Contents
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Device Overview:
•Definition - Matrix switchers provide the ability to route any input to any output or to multiple outputs at any time.
Depending on the model, a matrix switcher can route HD, UHD or AUHD content in this manner. Additionally, since
most venues have audio zones and video zones the requirement to breakout or strip off the audio in often necessary
and has become almost a standard feature on matrix switches.
•Control – Matrix switches are generally controlled via 3rd party controller like Control 4, RTI, Crestron and others.
Many integrators want ready made drivers for their control system to make programming and deployment easier.
•Who uses them? - At the heart of almost every custom install is a matrix switch to ease routing and distribution of
signals throughout the install including Audio, Video and Control – so, you have a product that can compete on price,
performance, compatibility, and control.
•Matrix Switches are used widely in both Commercial and Residential Applications
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Full List of Quick Commands From Front Panel:
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.
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EDID Management:
This matrix has 29 factory defined EDID settings. It also has 3 user defined EDID memories. The user EDID memories
are independent to each input and can be set differently. The user defined EDID can be uploaded using the free PC
Control software or RS-232. In addition, you can choose to read the EDID from the desired output and that read EDID
will automatically store and overwrite the EDID in "USER EDID 1". We recommend uploading custom EDID settings to
memory 2 or 3.
By default the matrix is set to a 1080P EDID, this is to maximize plug and play capability. When using 4K sources, you
will want to define a 4K EDID on that input (or read from the display).
To Change the EDID setting:
1. Press and hold the INPUT you want to change for 3 seconds
2. Now "press" the desired INPUT/OUTPUT (Example: Setting EDID for INPUT3, use IN 3 & OUT 3)
to toggle through the available EDID options
3. Once you are on the EDID you want to select, press and hold the INPUT button again for 3
seconds. The LCD Screen will say "Please Wait", then "OK" once the EDID is set.
These are the pre-defined EDID settings that you can toggle through:
0: 1080P_2CH(PCM)
1: 1080P_6CH
2: 1080P_8CH
3: 1080P_3D_2CH(PCM)
4: 1080P_3D_6CH
5: 1080P_3D_8CH
6: 4K30Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)
7: 4K30HZ_3D_6CH
8: 4K30HZ_3D_8CH
9: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_2CH(PCM)
10: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_6CH
11: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_8CH
12: 4K60HZ_3D_2CH
13: 4K60HZ_3D_6CH
14: 4K60HZ_3D_8CH
15: 1080P_2CH(PCM)_HDR
16: 1080P_6CH_HDR
17: 1080P_8CH_HDR
18: 1080P_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
19: 1080P_3D_6CH_HDR
20: 1080P_3D_8CH_HDR
21: 4K30Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
22: 4K30Hz_3D_6CH_HDR
23: 4K30Hz_3D_8CH_HDR
24: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
25: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_6CH_HDR
26: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_8CH_HDR
27: 4K60Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
28: 4K60Hz_3D_6CH_HDR
29: 4K60Hz_3D_8CH_HDR
30: USER_EDID_ 1
31: USER_EDID_2
32: USER_EDID_3
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EDID Management Cont:
The first 29 EDID settings cannot be altered. The three USER EDID settings are programmed using RS-232, web
interface, or the free PC Software. However, you can read an EDID from any output and it will automatically
store in USER EDID 1. Remember, each INPUT has an independent EDID setting and you may need to program each
one.
To read and set an EDID to a specified input the steps are the same as on PAGE 6. The only difference is that when
you see a screen similar to FIGURE 5, you press and hold the INPUT button again for 3 seconds and this
AUTOMATICALLY reads, stores and sets the EDID for that INPUT.
Figure 5 ~ Read EDID Screen
Press and hold INPUT 3 and INPUT 4 at the same time for three seconds to display the current IP settings. This
screen will change every 3 seconds showing additional settings (host, net mask, router IP). NOTE: This screen
always starts with the current IP address of the matrix:
In order to prevent potential IP problems, most IP settings have to be managed in the Free PC Software or using
RS-232 commands.
NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.001.239 (As pictured above)
You can enable/disable DHCP mode directly from the front panel. When DHCP is enabled it will automatically
gather an IP address from the network and it will be discoverable on said network. You can now view the assigned
IP address by following the steps above. To toggle DHCP, press and hold INPUT 1 and INPUT 4 at the same time for
three seconds. You will see one of the two options shown below
Display IP Data:
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Web Interface: Switching
Use this page to switch between inputs and outputs from the web interface.
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Web Interface: Audio Settings
Audio Status:
This allows the user to turn ON and OFF the extracted audio output. When this is set to OFF the audio is
muted from the extracted port.
Audio Matrix:
This allows the user to route the audio in a matrix fashion for the extracted audio ports.
NOTE: The Audio Matrix Function only works if "MATRIX" is selected on the right (See next explanation).
Ex-Audio Matrix Mode:
This allows the user to set a binded audio setting or set the extracted audio to Matrix. The options are:
•Bind to Input - The extracted audio port is always fixed to a specific input. For example, when a source is
plugged into INPUT 1, OUTPUT 1 will always have the audio signal from INPUT 1. This will happen
regardless of which input is selected for OUTPUT 1
•Bind to Output (Default) - The extracted audio always follows the corresponding HDMI output. For
example, in this mode AUDIO OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 1 are the same (Switched Together).exa
•Matrix - You can set to "Matrix" and it will allow routing of the audio as a separate, stand-alone "Matrix".
This allows use of the "Audio Matrix" buttons pictured above.
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Using the built-in EDID manager, a multitude of EDID's can be set for each input, and each input can be assigned
a different EDID. This should be used to optimize sources or to manage infrastructure.
The EDID options are:
15: 1080P_2CH(PCM)_HDR
16: 1080P_6CH_HDR
17: 1080P_8CH_HDR
18: 1080P_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
19: 1080P_3D_6CH_HDR
20: 1080P_3D_8CH_HDR
21: 4K30Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
22: 4K30Hz_3D_6CH_HDR
23: 4K30Hz_3D_8CH_HDR
24: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
25: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_6CH_HDR
26: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_8CH_HDR
27: 4K60Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)_HDR
28: 4K60Hz_3D_6CH_HDR
29: 4K60Hz_3D_8CH_HDR
30: USER_EDID_ 1
31: USER_EDID_2
32: USER_EDID_3
0: 1080P_2CH(PCM)
1: 1080P_6CH
2: 1080P_8CH
3: 1080P_3D_2CH(PCM)
4: 1080P_3D_6CH
5: 1080P_3D_8CH
6: 4K30Hz_3D_2CH(PCM)
7: 4K30HZ_3D_6CH
8: 4K30HZ_3D_8CH
9: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_2CH(PCM)
10: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_6CH
11: 4K60Hz(Y420)_3D_8CH
12: 4K60HZ_3D_2CH
13: 4K60HZ_3D_6CH
14: 4K60HZ_3D_8CH
15: 1080P_2CH(PCM)_HDR
16: 1080P_6CH_HDR
*You can copy the EDID from any output and apply it to any input. Select "Copy EDID from Output
*x" (x=1-8). This will copy the EDID from the display and apply it to the selected input. This new EDID will be stored as "USER EDID 1"
once the "Apply" button is pressed.
Web Interface: EDID Management
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Web Interface: System Settings
IP Settings:
Set network settings such
as:
• Static IP
• Subnet Mask
• Router IP
• TCP Port
• Enable
DHCP
Port Alias Settings:
Rename inputs and outputs for easy management.
Each custom name is limited to eight (8)
characters.
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IR Remote Control:
The HDMI routing of the matrix can also
be controlled
by using the IR remote supplied with the
product.
The left arrow button decrements to the
next lower input port, and the right
arrow increments to the next input port.
Additionally, the supplied IR Extension Cable can
provide a different receiver position. Just plug
into the IR Extension Socket on the back of the
matrix and place the receiver in a more convenient
location.
Figure 3 ~ AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2 IR Controls Figure 4 ~ IR Extension Cable
Figure 2 ~ AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2 IR Remote
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RS-232 and TCP/IP Commands:
The AC-MX88-UHD-GEN2 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.
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1. Connect your computer to one of the control ports (Micro USB/3pin Terminal)
2. Open up MyUart and verify the correct settings
a. Baudrate: 57600, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit) with no handshaking.
3. On MyUart click Search Port>> (you will see a red indicator once connected)
a. You can verify the COM port by using Windows Device Manger. Both USB
and 3pin connections should show up as a COM#.
4. Send "GET DHCP" with a carriage return (no " " and hit Enter/Return on keyboard).
a. Default is OFF so the return message should be "DHCP 0" (0=Off, 1=On)
5. Send "SET DHCP 1", the return message should read "DHCP 1"
a. This will also return the current IP Settings. If there is no connection it will
reply with the Default Settings.
6. You can now connect to the WebUI by typing in the HIP address into a web
browser. There you can alter the IP address of the Matrix to one of your choosing.
7. You can also set the address of the matrix by sending the following command
a. "SET HIP xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" (SET HIP 192.168.1.143)
8. Once configured it is recommended to turn DHCP back off so the settings are set
to Static and will not change (this can also be done from the WebUI).
a. "SET DHCP 0"
9. You can verify the settings by getting the status of the matrix
a. "GET STA"
RS-232 and TCP/IP Commands:
The Matrix 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 on the next page.
Command Example: DHCP and setting the IP Address

RS-232 and TCP/IP Commands:
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NOTE: HDR (High Dynamic Range) is supported on these matrix switchers. you mus read EDID from
and HDR capable display and store it to to the input where the HDR source resides.
Specifications:
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Safety Instructions:
After Sale Service:
To ensure reliable operation of these products as well as protecting the safety of any person using or handling
these devices while powered, please observer the following instructions.
1. Use the power supplies provided. If an alternate supply is required, check Voltage, polarity, and that it
has sufficient power to supply the device it is connected to.
2. Do not operate these products outside the specified temperature and humidity range given in the above
specifications.
3. Ensure there is adequate ventilation to allow this product to operate efficiently.
4. Repair of the equipment should only be carried out by qualified professionals as these products contain
sensitive devices that may be damaged by any mistreatment.
5. Only use these products in a dry environment. Do not allow any liquids or harmful chemicals to come
into contact with these products.
6. Due to the weight and physical size of some of these matrix switchers, correct Manual Handling and
Lifting procedures should be observed at all times while handling these products in order to minimize the
risk of injury.
1. Should you experience any problems while using this product, firstly refer to the Troubleshooting section in this
manual before contacting Technical Support.
2. When calling Technical Support, the following information should be provided:
•Product name and model number
•Product serial number
•Details of the fault and any conditions under which the fault occurs
3. This product has a two year standard warranty, beginning from the date of purchase as stated on the sales invoice.
Online registrtation of this product is required to activate the full three year extended warranty. For full details
please refer to our Terms and Conditions.
4. Product warranty is automatically void under any of the following conditions:
•The product is already outside of its warranty period
•Damage to the product due to incorrect usage or storage
•Damage caused by unauthorised repairs
•Damage caused by mistreatment of the product
5. Please direct any questions or problems you may have to your local dealer before contacting AVProEdge
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Application Diagram:
Audio De-Embedding Diagram
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PC Software: Switching
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