C4i HDP-MXB88DA User manual

VER 1.0
18Gbps 8x8 HDMI Matrix
with ARC Function

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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................
2. Features...........................................................................................................................
3. Package Contents........................................................................................................
4. Specifications................................................................................................................
5. Operation Controls and Functions..............................................................................
6. IR Remote.....................................................................................................................
7. IR Cable Pin Assignment...............................................................................................
8. EDID Management........................................................................................................
9. Web GUI User Guide....................................................................................................
10. RS-232 Control Command...........................................................................................
11. Application Example...................................................................................................
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1. Introduction
The 18Gbps 8x8 HDMI Matrix supports the transmission of video (up to 4K2K@60Hz
YUV 4:4:4) and multi-channel high resolution digital audio from 8 HDMI sources to 8 HDMI
displays. Audio de-embedded to analog and coaxial audio is supported from 8 HDMI output
ports. While HDMI output ARC function is enabled, the ARC audio from HDMI display devices
will be extracted to coaxial audio output. Each HDMI output of this 8x8 HDMI Matrix supports
4K2K to 1080P downscaler independently. Control is via front panel buttons, IR remote,
RS-232, LAN and Web GUI.
☆HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant
☆Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz (YUV 4:4:4) on all HDMI ports
☆Support 18Gbps video bandwidth
☆Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG are supported.
☆ Support 4K->1080P Down Scaler for each output port
☆HDMI audio pass-through up to 7.1CH HD audio (LPCM, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
Master Audio)
☆Audio de-embedded is supported via analog and coax ports
☆ARC, CEC and smart EDID management are supported
☆1U rack mounted design with front panel OLED display
☆Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, LAN and Web GUI
2. Features
3. Package Contents
①1 x 18Gbps 8 x 8 HDMI Matrix
②1 x 12V/5A Power Adapter
③1 x IR Remote
④1 x IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
⑤1 x RS-232 serial cable (1.5 meters, male to female head)
⑥2 x Mounting Ear
⑦1 x User Manual
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4. Specifications
Technical
HDCP Compliance HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4
Video Bandwidth 18Gbps
Video Resolution Up to 4K2K@50/60Hz (4:4:4)
Color Space RGB, YCbCr 4:4:4/4:2:2/4:2:0
Color Depth 8-bit, 10-bit, 12-bit
HDMI Audio Formats
(Pass-through)
LPCM 2/5.1/7.1, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+,
Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
Coax Audio Formats LPCM 2.0, Dolby Digital / Plus, DTS 5.1
L/R Audio Formats PCM2.0
ESD Protection Human-body Model:
±8kV (Air-gap discharge) , ±4kV (Contact discharge)
HDR formats HDR10,HDR10+,Dolby Vision, HLG
Output Ports
8×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
8×Coax Audio (RCA)
8×L/R Audio [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
Control Ports 1×TCP/IP [RJ45]
1×RS-232 [D-Sub 9]
Mechanical
Housing Metal Enclosure
Color Black
Dimensions TX: 440mm (W)×200mm (D)×44.5mm (H)
Weight TX: 2.8kg
Power Supply Input: AC 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Output: DC 12V/5A (US/EU standard, CE/FCC/ULcertified)
Power Consumption 43W
-10°C ~ 45°C / 14°F ~ 113°F
-20°C ~ 60°C / -4°F ~ 140°F
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Relative Humidity 20~90% RH (non-condensing)
Connection
Input Ports 8×HDMI Type A [19-pin female]
1×IR EXT [3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack]
4K60 -
Feet / Meters
4K30 -
Feet / Meters
HDMI IN / OUT 32ft / 10M16ft / 5M
The use of “Premium High Speed HDMI” cable is highly recommended.
1080P60 -
Feet / Meters
50ft / 15M
Resolution / Cable length
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HDMI Compliance HDMI 2.0b

5. Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
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NO. Name Function Description
1 OLED screen
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Display matrix switching status, input / output port, EDID,
Baud rate, IP Address.
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3Input / Output
buttons
You need to press an output button (1~8) firstly and then
press an input button (1~8) to select the corresponding
input source for the output port.
4MENU / ENTER
/ UP /DOWN
①EDID Check:On the initial OLED display screen, press
“MENU” button to enter the Matrix switching state interface,
then press “UP/DOWN” button to check the current EDID
information of each HDMI input port.
②EDID setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press
“MENU” button to enter the EDID setting interface, press
“UP/DOWN” button to select the required EDID, and press
the “ENTER” button. A prompt “copy to input :” will appear.
Then press “UP/DOWN” button to select the input port you
need to set, and press “ENTER” button again to confirm.
③Baud rate setting: On the initial OLED display screen,
press “MENU” button to enter the Baud rate interface, and
press “UP/DOWN” button to select the required Baud rate,
finally press the “ENTER” button to confirm the setting.
④IP Address Check: On the initial OLED display screen,
press “MENU” button to enter the IP interface, then press
“UP/DOWN” button to check the current IP address.
Pressing the “MENU” button again will return to the initial
OLED display status.
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Power LED The LED will illuminate in green when the product is connected
to power supply, and red when the product is on standby.
5 POWER button
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Long press the POWER button for 3 seconds to enter the
standby mode, then short press it to wake up the device.
LOCK button Short press the LOCK button to lock front panel buttons
(Except the power button); Press it again to unlock.
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IR Window IR receiver window, it only receives the IR remote signal
from this product.
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INPUT
OUTPUT
MENU
ENTER
18Gbps 8x8
HDMI Matrix
POWER
LOCK
DOWN
UP

Rear Panel
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CONTROL
TCP/IP
DC 12V
RS-232
IR EXT
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8
L/R
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
COAX
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
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No. Name Function Description
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INPUT ports
(1-8)
HDMI input ports , connect to HDMI source device such as
DVD or set-top box with an HDMI cable.
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OUTPUT ports
(1-8)
HDMI output ports, connect to HDMI display device such as
TV or monitor with an HDMI cable.
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Analog audio output port, connect to an amplifier or speaker
via a 3.5mm audio cable.
Coaxial audio output port, connect to audio output device
such as audio amplifier via a coaxial cable.
TCP/IP control port, connect to PC or router with an RJ45
cable.
Connect to a PC or control system by D-Sub 9-pin cable to
transmit RS-232 command.
GND Connect the housing to the ground.
DC 12V Connect to 12V/5A power adapter.
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IR EXT
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L/R OUT(1-8)
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COAX OUT
(1-8)
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TCP/IP port
RS-232 port
If the IR receiver window of the unit is blocked or the unit is
installed in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR
receiver cable can be inserted to the “IR EXT” port to
receive the IR remote signal.

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HDMI Matrix Remote
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All
Output
Input
6. IR Remote
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①Power on or Standby: Power on the Matrix or set it to
standby mode.
②Input 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Select input source button.
: Select the last or next input source button.
③Output 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 button: Select output source
button.
All: Select all output source simultaneously. For example,
when you press the “All” button and then press input “1”
button, at this time the input “1” source will output to all display
devices.
Operation instruction: You need to press the output button
firstly and then press input button to select the corresponding
input source. For example,
Press Output-X
(X means output button from 1 to 8 , including “All” button)
Then press Input-Y
(Y means input button from 1 to 8 )
The Matrix can be selected input and output source by using the IR remote. There are
two ways to receive the IR remote signal.
The first way: The IR window accepts the IR remote signal. When using the IR remote, the
furthest distance is 7 meters and the angle is ± 45°. The diagram is shown as below:
IR remote of the Matrix
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8765
All
HDMI Matrix Remote
Input
Output
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INPUT
OUTPUT
MENU
ENTER
18Gbps 8x8
HDMI Matrix
POWER
LOCK
DOWN
UP

7. IR Cable Pin Assignment
IR RECEIVER
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The second way: If the IR receiver window of the Matrix is blocked or the Matrix is installed
in a closed area out of infrared line of sight, the IR receiver cable can be inserted to the “IR
EXT” port to receive the IR remote signal. The furthest distance of using the IR remote is 7
meters and the IR remote is directly faced to the IR receiver head. The diagram is shown as
below.
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HDMI Matrix Remote
Input
Output
IR remote of the Matrix
Machine Cabinet
CONTROL
TCP/IP
DC 12V
RS-232
IR EXT
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8
L/R
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8
COAX
OUT 1 OUT 2 OUT 3 OUT 4 OUT 5 OUT 6 OUT 7 OUT 8

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8. EDID Management
This Matrix has 21 factory defined EDID settings, 2 user-defined EDID modes and 8 copy EDID
modes. You can select defined EDID mode or copy EDID mode to input port through front panel
buttons, RS-232 control or Web GUI.
On-panel button operation: On the initial OLED display screen, press “MENU” button to enter
the EDID setting interface, press “UP/DOWN” button to select the required EDID, and press
the “ENTER” button. A prompt “copy to input :” will appear. Then press “UP/DOWN” button to
select the input port you need to set, and press “ENTER” button again to confirm this operation.
ASCII control operation: Connect the Matrix to PC with a serial cable, then open a Serial
Command tool on PC to send ASCII command “s edid in x from z!” to set EDID. For details,
please refer to “EDID Setting” in the ASCII command list of “10. RS-232 Control Command”.
Web GUI Operation: Please check the EDID management in the “Input page” of “9. Web
GUI User Guide”.

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The defined EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
EDID Mode EDID Description
1 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0
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1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1
1080p, HD Audio 7.1
1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0
1080i, HD Audio 7.1
1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1
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3D, Stereo Audio 2.0
3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1
3D, HD Audio 7.1
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4K2K30_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
4K2K30_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
4K2K30_444, HD Audio 7.1
4K2K60_420, Stereo Audio 2.0
4K2K60_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1
4K2K60_420, HD Audio 7.1
4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1
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USER1
USER2
Copy from hdmi output 1
Copy from hdmi output 2
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4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1HDR
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Copy from hdmi output 5
Copy from hdmi output 6
Copy from hdmi output 7
Copy from hdmi output 8
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Copy from hdmi output 3
Copy from hdmi output 4