AVProConnect AC-MX88-AUHD User manual

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User Manual
AC-MX88-AUHD
18 GBPS True 4K60 4:4:4 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix w/
Dual Audio De-Embedding, Scaling & Delay.

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The AC-MX88-AUHD is a true 4K60 4:4:4 8x8 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 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 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!
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
Easy to use:
 Install inseconds
 Feature rich
 PowerfulEDIDmanagement
 Front Panel Control
 IR Remote
 IR & RS-232 Control
 LAN Control

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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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In The Box:
 AC-MX88-AUHD Matrix Switch
 IR Remote Control
 IR Extension Cable
 12V/4A Locking Power Supply
 RS-232 Control Cable
 Instruction Manual
Quick Installation:
1. Connect the HDMI input sources (Blu-ray, Set Top Box, etc...) to the AC-MX88-AUHD
2. Connect the HDMI output devices (AVR, Display, Distribution Amplifier, Extender) to the AC-MX88-AUHD
3. Power on the sources
4. Connect the power supply into the AC-MX88-AUHD
5. Turn on output devices/displays
6. You may now use the front panel controls, supplied IR remote or free PC software to control the switch.
* For advanced programming please see the RS-232 commands
Front Panel Control
Switching:
The AC-MX88-AUHD can be switched from the front panel by selecting the OUTPUT first then selecting the INPUT:
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 a source.
2. Once pressed, the switch will illuminate the OUTPUT button you have pressed along with the INPUT
row (as pictured) indicating it is ready for you select the INPUT.
3. Now select the desired INPUT
Figure 1 –Switching with the front panel controls. NOTE: Select the OUTPUT and then the INPUT

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Audio Delay Control:
The AC-MX88-AUHD has and Audio Delay feature built in. Audio Delay is set on the extracted audio OUTPUT
(Digital and Analog) of the switch and each can have separate settings. The Audio Delay has 4 controls:
 UP (Increase Delay)
 Down (Decrease Delay)
 MUTE (The audio will be muted)
 BYPASS (means there will be no delay set)
*Delay setting are in increments of 90 milliseconds. Settings are; 90MS, 180MS, 270MS, 360MS, 450MS,
540MS, 630MS.
You can 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 (as pictured)
3. Press UP, DOWN, MUTE or BYPASS to control the delay
4. The current setting will be indicated on the LCD screen.
Scaler Control:
The AC-MX88-AUHD has scalers built into every output. The Scalers are set on the OUTPUT side of the
switch and each can have separate settings. The Scaler Control has 4 controls:
 HD-4K (Scales 1080P to 2160P)
 4K-HD (Scales 2160P to 1080P)
 HDBaseT-C (Reduces the 9G+ content to be under 9G by reducing 4:4:4 to 4:2:0 or 10BIT to 8BIT
while maintaining HDR, ideal for HDBaseT runs)
 BYPASS (means there will be no scaling set)
*Delay setting are in increments of 90 milliseconds. Settings are; 90MS, 180MS, 270MS, 360MS, 450MS,
540MS, 630MS.
You can control this feature from the front panel:
5. Press and hold the OUTPUT number for which you want to delay the audio.
6. The available options will light up (as pictured)
7. Press UP, DOWN, MUTE or BYPASS to control the delay
8. The current setting will be indicated on the LCD screen.

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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" and apply it to the selected
source.
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. The “UP” and “DOWN” Button’s will illuminate (As pictured), and the LCD will show the active
EDID
3. Toggle through the EDID options by pressing up and down repeatedly
4. Press the “INPUT” you had selected once more to apply the EDID (This should still be illuminated).
These are the pre-defined EDID settings that you can toggle through:
0. 1080P_2CH
1. 1080P_6CH
2. 1080P_8CH
3. 1080P_3D_2CH
4. 1080P_3D_6CH
5. 1080P_3D_8CH
6. 4K30HZ_3D_2CH
7. 4K30HZ_3D_6CH
8. 4K30HZ_3D_8CH
9. 4K60HzY420_3D_2CH
10. 4K60HzY420_3D_6CH
11. 4K60HzY420_3D_8CH
12. 4K60HZ_3D_2CH
13. 4K60HZ_3D_6CH
14. 4K60HZ_3D_8CH
15. 1080P_2CH_HDR
16. 1080P_6CH_HDR
17. 1080P_8CH_HDR
18. 1080P_3D_2CH_HDR
19. 1080P_3D_6CH_HDR
20. 1080P_3D_8CH_HDR
21. 4K30HZ_3D_2CH_HDR
22. 4K30HZ_3D_6CH_HDR
23. 4K30HZ_3D_8CH_HDR
24. 4K60HzY420_3D_2CH_HDR
25. 4K60HzY420_3D_6CH_HDR
26. 4K60HzY420_3D_8CH_HDR
27. 4K60HZ_3D_2CH_HDR
28. 4K60HZ_3D_6CH_HDR
29. 4K60HZ_3D_8CH_HDR
30. User EDID 1
31. User EDID 2
32. User EDID 3
*You may also copy EDID from any output and apply to any input, simply select “Copy EDID from Output x” (x=1-8).
This will copy the EDID from the display attached and store it into “User EDID 1” and apply it to the input you have
selected.

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Display IP Data:
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
R
S-232 commands.
NOTE: The default IP address is 192.168.001.239 (As pictured above)
Cascade Mode:
When Cascade Mode is turned on, the signal is passed from the switch without reading EDID or Hot Plug.
Many issues can be resolved in the field with this mode, including:
 Invalid/incorrect EDID coming from display (It happens more than you think)
 When you want to manage EDID in a device further down the chain (AVR or Distribution Amp)
 When running one or more outputs into additional peripherals before the display
We recommend you ONLY use cascade mode if you have exhausted all other troubleshooting options. To
toggle Cascade Mode press and hold INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 at the same time for three seconds. When Cascade
Mode is enabled you will see this:
IR Remote Control:
The HDMI routing of the matrix can also be
controlled by using the IR remote supplied with the
product.
The labels on the left are the OUTPUT numbers
The left arrow button decrements to the next lower
input port, and the right arrow increments to the
next input port.
Figure 2 ~ AC-MX88- AUHD IR Remote
Press and hold INPUT 1 and INPUT 4 at the same time for 3 seconds to toggle DHCP ON/OFF

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IR Control:
For IR Control there is an IR Window on the front face of the device. 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-AUHD IR Controls Figure 4 ~ IR Extension Cable
IR Setup Commands:

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RS-232 Commands:
The AC-MX88-AUHD can be controlled with RS-232 commands. Some configurations can only be done using these
commands. We recommend using MyUART software (free) as it is very easy to use to send commands to the
machine.
The same commands can be sent to the matrix using Ethernet as IP commands
The serial port settings should be se to: 57600,n,8,1 (baud: 57600, no parity, 8 data bits and 1 stop bit) with no
handshaking
Please add a return (Enter) after each command when using direct commands
Here is the unified command list (ASCII):
General Commands:
Switching and Output Commands:

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Input & EDID Commands:
NOTE: To see a connection diagram of how connect to the matrix using RS-232, see the connection diagram
at the end of the manual.
IP Set-Up Commands:
IR Code Setup Commands:

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Specifications:

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Safety Instructions:
After Sale Service
To ensure reliable operation of this product as well as protecting the safety of any person using or
handling this device while powered, please observe 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 this product 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 this matrix switcher, correct manual handling
and lifting procedures should be observied at all times while handling these products
in order to minimise 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 an 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 registration 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 unauthorized repairs
•Damage caused by mistreatment of the product
5. Please Direct any question or problems you may have to your local dealer before contacting
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RS-232 Wiring Diagram:

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Audio Wiring Diagram:

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Using the Free PC Software: General Matrix Control

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Using the Free PC Software: EDID Management

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Using the Free PC Software: IP Settings

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Using the Free PC Software: Scaling & Audio Delay

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