gofanco PRO-Matrix88-aud User manual

PRO-Matrix88-aud
8x8 HDMI 2.0a Matrix 4K HDR with audio extractor
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Made in Taiwan
User‘s Guide

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Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save
this manual for future reference.
The PRO-Matrix88-aud 8x8 HDMI 2.0a Matrix 4K HDR with audio extractor has
been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has
been certied for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the
PRO-Matrix88-aud should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety
instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of
damage to the unit.
• Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
• Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this
manual.
• Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
• Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of
this unit is on a stable surface.
• Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed
for this unit.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the po-
wer to the device before cleaning.
1. Safety and Notice
Table of Contents
1. Safety and Notice ..................................................................3
2. Introduction .......................................................................4
3. Features...........................................................................4
4. Specication ......................................................................5
5. Panel Description ..................................................................6
6. Package Contents ..................................................................7
7. Connection Diagram ...............................................................7
8. Hardware Installation ..............................................................7
9. Operation Approach................................................................8
10. EDID Learning ....................................................................25
11. FAQ ..............................................................................26
12. Edid LearningWarranty ............................................................27
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• HDMI 2.0a compliant
• Supports 4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits
• Supports HDR* (4K2K@60 4:2:0 10bits)
• HDCP 2.2 compliant and 1.4 compliant
• Wide frequency range: 25MHz~600MHz
• Video bandwidth: 18Gbps
• Supports default EDID and EDID learning from display
• Connect up to eight HDMI source devices and independently distribute
• any source to any of the eight HDMI displays
• Supports 7.1 channel audio
• Supports ARC & Audio Extraction via RCA
• S/PDIF(RCA) audio Format: PCM2, Dolby 5.1, DTS 5.1
• The matrix switcher can switch every output channels from any HDMI inputs by
• Push button, IR remote control, RS-232, Web Interface, Control 4, IP control and
• cloud control
• Surface & rack mountable
• Fast response time – 3~4 seconds for channel switch
3. Features
The PRO-Matrix88-aud 8x8 HDMI 2.0a Matrix 4K HDR with audio extractor provi-
des the most exible and cost eective solution in the market to route high de-
nition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) audio from any of the
eight HDMI sources to the remote displays at the same time. PRO-Matrix88-aud
supports HDR and the true 4K2K video! Besides, this device supports the separa-
tion of high quality digital S/PDIF (RCA) audio from the incoming HDMI signal wi-
thout losing any active audio channels from audio bit-stream
With the upmost HDR/4K2K@60 4:4:4 8bits and high denition audio support,
PRO-Matrix88-aud is well suited for use in home theater, conference room presen-
tation systems, or other similar setting or application.
2. Introduction
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HDR = High Dynamic Range.
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4.Specications
Item Description
Technical
Role of usage True 8x8 matrix
HDMI compliance HDMI 2.0a
HDCP compliance HDCP 1.4/ HDCP 2.2
Video bandwidth Single-link 594MHz [18Gbps]
Video support HDR 4K2K@60(4:2:0 10bits)/ 4K2K@60 (4:4:4 8bits)
Audio support Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
ESD protection Human body model — ±15kV [air-gap discharge] & ±8kV [contact discharge]
PCB stack-up 8-layer board [impedance control — dierential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input 8x HDMI/ 1x RS-232/ 1x Ethernet/ 1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output 8x HDMI+ 8x RCA
HDMI Input selection Push button / IR remote control / RS-232 control/ Web control/
Control 4/ IP control/ Cloud control
IR remote control Electro-optical characteristics: = 25° / Carrier frequency: 38kHz
HDMI connector Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
RS-232 connector DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector [System IR] Receives IR commands from remote control
Mechanical
Housing Metal enclosure
Dimensions
[L x D x H]
Model 440 x 234 x 44mm [1'4" x 9.2" x 1.7"]
Package 526 x 318 x 156mm [1'7" x 12.5" x 6.1"]
Carton 543 x 335 x 344mm [1'8" x 13.2" x 1'1"]
Weight Model 2645g [93.3oz]
Package 3899g [8.6 lbs]
Fixedness 1RU rack-mount with ears Wall hanging holes
Power supply 12V 7.5A DC
Power consumption 55 Watts [max]
Operation tempera-
ture 0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature -20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity 20~90% RH [no condensation]
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5. Panel Description
Front Panel
Rear Panel
1. Source Status: Input source detection LED
2. Display Status: Output display detection LED
3. IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from IR remote
4. Output Push Button & 7-segment LED: Front panel push buttons used to
select the number of display channel &LED display for output ports
5. Input Push Button & 7-segment LED: Front panel push buttons used to
select the number of input source & LED display for input channels
6. INPUT 1-8: HDMI inputs
7. Audio OUT: ARC & Audio Extraction
8. OUTPUT 1-8: HDMI outputs
9. RS-232: RS-232 control port
10. Power Switch
11. Ethernet: Ethernet control port
12. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver
13. +12V DC: 12V DC power jack
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7. Connection Diagram
8. Hardware Installation
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PRO-Matrix88-aud as master
1. Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix PRO-Matrix88-aud.
2. Connect all displays to HDMI Outputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix PRO-Matrix88-aud.
3. Connect the
+12V 7.5A DC power supply to the 8x8 HDMI Matrix PRO-Matrix88-aud.
• 1x PRO-Matrix88-aud
• 1x DC 12V 7.5A
• 1x IR Remote control*
• 1x Rack-mounting ear set
6. Package Contents
Addional IR remote controllers and IR blasters can be purchased as oponal accessories
to control the HDMI sources located separately.
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• 1x IR Receiver
• 1x Installation software CD
• 1x User Manual

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Method A: Push-in Button
IN/OUT MAP
(1) Use the “+”or “-“ output push button to select the number of display
(2) Use the “+”or “-“ input push button to select the number of input source
“+”: change selected input/output port in ascending order
“-” : change selected input/output port in descending order
After you select the desired input/output port, the LED will blink twice and the setting
will be eective
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Method B: IR Remote Control
Operation Procedure 7-Segment LED
IN/OUT Switch Output Number (1~8) + Input Number (1~8)
Ex: Input 2
To Output 3
1. Press output number key “3” to select Output 3 3
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2. Press input number key “2” to select Input 2 3
2
3. Press “TAKE” button
1. IN/OUT Switch
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2
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Button Function
OFF Standby mode
ON Power on the matrix switcher
MUTE Turn o output’s video and audio
STATUS Preset output status
SAVE Save current mapping mode
PRESET Preset mapping mode
DEFAULT EDID Begin default EDID selection
LEARN EDID Begin EDID learning from one output
CLEAR Clear the previous IR operation procedure
TAKE Trigger the previous setting
F1 Reserved
F2 Reserved
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2. Example of function key
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Operation Procedure 7-Segment
LED
Output Status Status + Output Number (1~8) + Take
Ex: Output 4
(Input 2)
1.Press “STATUS” button -
-
2.Press number key “4” to select Output 4 4
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3.Press “TAKE” button 4
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Save Current Mapping Save + Output Number (1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Save current
mapping to 5
1.Press “SAVE” button d
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2.Press number key “5” to select the storage site 5 d
5
3.Press “TAKE” button
Preset Mapping Preset + Output Number (1-8 storage site) + Take
Ex: Preset saved mapping
from 5
1.Press “PRESET” button P
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2.Press number key “5” to select the storage site 5 P
5
3.Press “TAKE” button
Learn default EDID Default EDID + Output Number (1-8 default EDID) +
Input Number (input 1~8) + Take
Ex: Default EDID 2
Input 3
1.Press “DEFAULT EDID” button E
d
2.Press number key “2” to select default EDID 2 2
d
3.Press number key “3” to select Input 3 2
3
4.Press “TAKE” button 0 F
0 (success) F (fail)
Learn Output EDID Learn + Output Number (Output 1~8) + Input Number
(input 1~8)+ Take
Ex: Learn Output 4
Input 3
1.Press “LEARN” button E
L
2.Press number key “4” to select Output 4 4
L
3. Press number key “3” to select Input 3 4
3
4.Press “TAKE” button 0 F
0 (success) F (fail)
Mute Output Mute + Output Number (1~8) + Take
Ex: Mute Output 3
1. Press “MUTE” button -
0
2. Press number key “3” to select Output 3 3
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3.Press “TAKE” button

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Method C: Software Control through RS-232 port
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System Requirement
(1) OS Information: MS WinXP/7
(2) Baud rates: 115200
(3) Software size: 2 MB
(4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB
1Power ON/ Standby mode
2Control SW via RS-232
3Control SW via IP
4COM Port Selection
5I/O Routing Button
6EDID Button
7Rename I/O Button
8Network Setting, Default Reset & Firmware Update Button
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I/O Mapping:
(1) Switch the input for each output
(2) ARC: Enable/ Disable ARC
Recall Mapping:
(1) Select the stored Mapping(1-16)
(2) Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved
Save Mapping:
(1) Select Mapping(1-16)
(2) Click “Save” button to save current mapping
1. I/O Routing Button

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Learn EDID from Default to Input
(1) Select Default EDID(1-17 Default EDID)
(2) Select designated Input
(3) Click “Apply” button to learn from default EDID
Learn EDID from Display to Input
(1) Select output
(2) Select designated Input
(3) Click “Apply” button to learn from display EDID
Load EDID File to Input
(1) Click “Load File” button to select the EDID le
(2) Select designated Input
(3) Click “Apply” button to load EDID File
View EDID
(1) Select Input or HDMI output
(2) Click “View” button to read and analyze the EDID
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Rename I/O:
(1) Rename the Inputs
(2) Rename the Outputs
Rename Mapping:
(1) Rename the Mappings
3. Rename I/O Button
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Network-DHCP mode
(1) After selecting DHCP, device will reboot automatically
(2) Click “Read” button to automatically get the IP address Information
Network-Static mode
(1) After selecting static, device will reboot automatically
(2) Key in the “IP”, “MASK”, “GATEWAY” information.
(3) After setting IP address, please click “Save” button to save IP address
Information. The device will reboot automatically
“Save” Button
Save the IP address which is manually entered
“Read” Button *The default IP address is 192.168.1.70
Read the IP address from the device
Cloud setting-Association Code
To get an “association code”. The device can use this code to pair with
cloud server.
4. System Button
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Cloud setting-Reset Cloud
To reset cloud after a successful pairing
Cloud setting-MAC
Read the device’s MAC address information
Firmware Update-Main Board
(1) Click “Main Board” button and another window will pop-up
(2) Click “File” button to load rmware
(3) Click “Start” button to do rmware update
(4) Please power cycle after rmware update complete
Firmware Update-Front Panel
(1) Click “Front Panel” button and another window will pop-up
(2) Click “Load File” button to load rmware
(3) Click “Start” button to do rmware update
(4) Please power cycle after rmware update complete

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Firmware Update-Input
(1) Click “Input” button and another window will pop-up
(2) Click “File” button to load rmware
(3) Click “Start” button to do rmware update
(4) Please power cycle after rmware update complete
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Firmware Update-Output
(1) Click “Output” button and another window will pop-up
(2) Click “File” button to load rmware
(3) Click “Start” button to do rmware update
(4) Please power cycle after rmware update complete
System-Factory Reset
To do factory default reset
System-Firmware Version
To get the F/W version information

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Add Device to intriCloud
1. First, please make sure the Matrix is connected to your Ethernet with internet
access.
2. Connect the Matrix to your Windows computer (Windows 10) via a USB Type A
(male) to USB Mini-B 5-pin (male) cable (cable not included). The Matrix will add
a Prolic USB to Serial COM port. Use this COM port in Step 4.
3. Run the application “Matrix_Serial from the included CD-ROM and the applica-
tion pictured below will open. *Note: if your system doesn’t have a CD-ROM, go
to www.gofanco.com/download, search for this product by its part# PRO-Mat-
rix88-aud, and click on “Control Programs” to download the software.
4. Select the proper COM port from the drop down box, then click the serial port
icon on the upper left corner of the application box to connect to the Matrix,
when the icon turns green select the System tab.
5. Select DHCP, if your network has a DHCP server, otherwise select Static.
Please wait 10-15 seconds after making the selection before going to the next
step.
5a) For DHCP, the IP address is automatically assigned, click Read to display the
settings.
5b) For Static, enter the IP address, Mask, and Gateway, then click Save. (Please
see your Network admin for the proper settings)

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1. In Cloud setting, click on Read to obtain an Association Code. Write down this
code, you’ll need it to congure your intriCloud account later.
2. Access your intriCloud account and log in to your account. On the upper
right corner, click “Add Device”.
3. Enter the Association code and click Apply for pairing with your Matrix.