gofanco Matrix88HD20-Pro User manual

8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Pro
User's Guide
G4-0121A
P/N: Matrix88HD20-Pro

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Important Safety Notices
Pleasereadsafetyinstructionscarefullybeforeinstallation
and operation.
• Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints
for this device
• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or
liquid
• Do not repair the device or open the enclosure
without professional guidance to avoid electric
shocks. Doing so may void your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to
avoid damage from overheating
• Shut off power and make sure environment is safe
before installation
• Do not plug the HDMI cables in/out when the
device is in use to avoid cable damage. Make sure
they are plugged into the correct ports
• Use the included DC24V power adapter only. Make
sure the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC
power adapter

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PackageContents
• 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Pro
• IR remote control and IR Receiver cable
• Power adapter (24VDC/ 2.71A)
• RS-232 cable
• Mounting accessories and Plastic cushions (4pcs)
• User's guide
Introduction
The 8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Pro allows you to connect up to
eightHDMI source devicesand independently distribute
any source to any of the eight HDMI displays.
Features
• Supports up to 4K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4
• HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.3 compliant
• Supports audio matrix and audio extraction
• Equipped with 8 SPDIF Toslink and 8 analog (L+R)
audio outputs
• Supports 4K to 1080p downscaling on the last 4
outputs (5-8)
• HDMI outputs provide 2.5W to power Active
Optical Cables (AOC)
• Features comprehensive EDID management and
advanced HDCP handling
• Controllable via front panel buttons, IR, RS232 and
TCP/IP
Installation Requirements
• HDMI source devices (computer, DVD player,
XBOX, PS3, etc)
• HDMI display devices (SDTV/Monitor, HDTV/
Monitor, projector, etc.)

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Product Layout
Figure 1: Front Panel Layout
1. Power LED: Green when the Matrix is powered on.
Red when the Matrix is in standby mode
2. IR Sensor: Receives IR signals from the included
remote control
3. Select Buttons (x16):
Input Select Button (x8): Each button includes 1
LED, one for each source input
Output Select Button (x8): Each button includes 1
LED, one for each display output
4. Control Buttons (x4):
Enter: Press to confirm the operation
Lock: Press for 3 seconds to lock/unlock all from
buttons
All: Selects one input source to display on all
outputs. Example: Source device on input 1 to
display on all displays: Press Input Select 1 + All
+ Enter
Clear: Press this button to clear your selection
5. Memory Save/ Memory Recall: Stores the Matrix'
current switch status to memory
Memory Save: Press and hold button 1-4 to save the
current configuration into memory
Memory Recall. Press button 1-4 to recall the
configuration saved to memory

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Figure 2: Rear Panel Layout
1. HDMI In (1-8): Connects to your HDMI sources
2. HDMI Out (1-8): Connects to your HDMI displays.
HDMI Out 5-8 supports auto downscaling feature
3. Audio Matrix Outputs:
SPDIF (x8): Digital audio outputs for de-embedded
HDMI audio, 8 in total
RCA/ L+R (x8): Analog audio outputs for de-
embedded HDMI audio, 8 pairs in total
4. IR Input: Connects to the included IR Receiver
cable. Receives IR signals from the included remote
contoller. This connection is optional see page 6,
step 5 for more information.
5. RS232: Connects to your control PC using the
included RS232 cable
6. Firmware Update: Type-A USB port for firmware
update
7. RJ45: Connects to your control PC's Ethernet port
for TCP/IP control
8. PowerJack: Connects to theincludedpower adapter

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Hardware Installation
1. Power off all devices including your HDMI sources
and HDMI displays.
2. Connect your HDMI source devices to the HDMI
IN(1-8) connectors with HDMIcables(HDMI cables
not included).
3. Connect your HDMI displays to the HDMI OUT (1-
8) connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI cables not
included).
4. Optional: Connect your PC to the Matrix Pro's RJ45
port using a CAT cable this connection is needed
only if you require device control via Web GUI. See
TCP/IP Control on page 12 for more information.
5. Optional: Plug the included IR Receiver cable into
the Matrix's IR Input connector, this connection is
needed only if the front panel IR sensor is blocked
andnot responding tocommandsfrom the included
Remote Controller.
6 Optional: Plug the included RS232 cable into the
Matrix'sRS232 connector thenconnect the other end
to an RS232 serial port of your computer, this
connection is needed only if you require RS232
device control via a computer system. See RS232
Control on page 22 for more information.
6. Plug the included power adapter into the power
jack then plug the power adapter into a reliable
power source.
7. Power on all connected devices.
8. The HDMI 8x8 Matrix is ready for use.

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Connection Diagram
Figure 3: Connection Diagram

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Device Control
Front Panel Control Buttons
Input Select/ Output Select
The front panel features eight input and eight output
selection buttons for switching sources and displays.
Please see the device switching examples below.
1. To configure 1 input to 1 output
Example: Source device on Input 1 to display on
Output 3
- Press Inputs 1 + Outputs 3 + Enter button
2. To configure 1 input to multiple outputs
Example: Source device on Input 1 to display on
Outputs 3, 6, and 7
- Press Inputs 1 + Outputs 3, Outputs 6, Outputs 7+
Enter button
3. To configure 1 input to All outputs
Example: Source device on Input 2 to display on All
Outputs
- Press Inputs 2 + All + Enter button
Note: The selected buttons LED indicators will blink
three times then turn off when switching is successful. If
switching fails all LEDs will turn off immediately.
Input Device / Output Device Recognition
Press any Output Select button and the corresponding
Input Select LED will light up.
Lock
Hold down the lock button for 3 seconds to disable all the
front panel buttons. Hold down the button again for 3
seconds to unlock the buttons.

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Memory Save/ Memory Recall
Stores the Matrix' current status into memory. Allows for
one button access to your favorite source to display
setup.
Memory Save: Press and hold button 1-4 to save the
current configuration into memory.
MemoryRecall.Pressbutton1-4torecalltheconfiguration
saved to memory.
Clear
Press this button to cancel the current operation.

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IR Remote Control
• Press the Standby (1) button
to enter or exit Standby
mode
• To switch an input to one or
more outputs, first press the
number corresponding to
the desired INPUTS (2),
then press one or more
OUTPUTS (3) or the ALL (4)
button, then press the Enter
(4) button to execute the
command, or press Clear (4)
to cancel
• To set the EDID for one or
more source devices to the
EDID capabilities of a specific
output, first press the EDID
(4) button, then press the
desired INPUTS (2) button,
then press the OUTPUTS (3)
button corresponding to the
desired display, finally press
theEnter (4) button to execute
the operation, or press Clear
(4) to cancel.

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Examples
Send the source device on HDMI In 3 to the display on
HDMI Out 2
INPUTS: Press button 3
OUTPUTS: Press button 2
Press Enter to execute the change
Send the source device on HDMI In 1 to the displays on
HDMI Out 1 & 4
INPUTS: Press button 1
OUTPUTS: Press both buttons 1 & 4
Press the Enter button to execute the change
Send the source device on HDMI In 4 to all displays
INPUTS: Press button 4
OUTPUTS: Press the All button
Press the Enter button to execute the change

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TCP/IP Control
The Matrix Pro can be controlled by web GUI via TCP/IP
port. The Matrix Pro's default IP settings are:
IP address: 192.168.0.178
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Change the IP address of your PC
1. Configure your PC as follows:
1.Click Start /ControlPanel / Networkand Sharing
Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to
connect to the device and click Change settings of
the connection.
2. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP/4).

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3. Click Properties.
4. SelectUse the following IP Address, and then enter
the IP address. Note: You can use any IP address in
the range: 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 (excluding
192.168.0.168).
5. Click OK to save the changes.
6. Click Close to exit.

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Web GUI Control
1. Connect your PC to the Matrix Pro's RJ45 port.
2. Open the GUI by typing in 192.168.0.178 into your
browser and the login interface, as shown below,
will open.
4. Type in the user name and password and click
Login to enter the GUI.
Username: admin
Password: admin

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Switching Tab

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Audio Tab
Audio Setting
•SPDIF & Analog audio outputs can be chosen
from 16 sources

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Audio Volume
Configuration Tab
EDID Copy

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EDID Setting

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CEC Tab
CEC enabled source devices and display devices can be
controlled using this interface.
Input Device Control
Output Device Control

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RS232 Tab
Interface Tab