Grandbeing MX1616-310 User manual

Model No.: MX1616-310
Operating Instructions
Thanks for purchasing our product.
Please be sure to read this instruction manual
carefully before using our product.

Introduction
MX1616-310 is an 16-by-16 DVI/HDMI true matrix. It allows any of the sixteen
source (Blue-Ray player, HD DVD player, satellite receiver, game system, etc.)
to be routed to any of the sixteen displays simultaneously, no matter the source
is HDCP or not. Users can choose several different ways to control the matrix:
by using infrared extension receiver, RS232, RS485, LAN, touch panel, panel
buttons and supplied remote control. IR emitters in the matrix are for
controlling the sources, the IR control signal could be from remote locations via
STP/UTP type HDMI connection on the rear panel.
MX1616-310 has the ability of equalization and amplification to ensure HDMI
signal's transmission through long cable without quality loss. The transmission
distance of STP/UTP outputs reaches up to 30 meters under the video format
of 1080P, together with infrared control signal.
MX1616-310 offers solutions for digital entertainment center, HDTV retail and
show site, HDTV, STB, DVD and projector factory, noise, space and security
concerns, data center control, information distribution, conference room
presentation, school and corporate training environments.

Contents
HDMI Matrix.....................................................................................................1
Product Overview ............................................................................................ 1
Features........................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents............................................................................................ 4
Panel Descriptions........................................................................................... 4
Front Panel ...................................................................................................... 4
Back Panel....................................................................................................... 5
Connections..................................................................................................... 6
Operations .......................................................................................................7
Operations .......................................................................................................8
Specifications................................................................................................. 19
Typical Application ......................................................................................... 20
Maintenance .................................................................................................. 20
Product Service ............................................................................................. 20
Provided Service............................................................................................ 20
Mail-In Service ............................................................................................... 21
Warranty ........................................................................................................ 21
Warranty Limits And Exclusions..................................................................... 22

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HDMI Matrix
■Product Overview ( Model Number: MX1616-310 )
Dear customer
Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety,
please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference.
■Features
zAllows up to 16 HDMI audio/video devices to be independently switched
to 16 HDMI monitors, HDTVs, or projectors.
zThe 16 outputs could show the same or different source simultaneously
no matter the source is HDCP or not.
zEach output includes one HDMI a type connecter and a set of dual RJ-45
connecters as the second mirrored HDMI output. The two outputs work

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simultaneously. The UTP output supports both dual and single cat5e/cat6.
zReading and saving EDID function from displays.
zSupport high definition resolutions, including 1080p, 1080i, 720p and
other standard video formats.
zEach port supports both HDMI and DVI inputs.
zWith extra infrared extension receiver.
zSeven switching modes: panel buttons, touch panel, local IR, IR call back
from remote locations, RS232, RS485 and Ethernet.
z16 IR emitters to control the HDMI sources.
zProvides three records to save the current state of the matrix routing
switch.
zSource signal preview.
zOutput-port monitor.
zIR code edits.
zHDCP compliant.
zHDMI 1.3 version.
"Notice
We reserve the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging and any
accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

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Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage:
1. Do not expose this apparatus
to rain, moisture, dripping or
splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
6. Clean this apparatus
only with dry cloth.
2. Do not install or place this unit
in a bookcase, built-in cabinet or
in another confined space.
Ensure the unit is well ventilated.
3. To prevent risk of electric
shock or fire hazard due to
overheating, do not obstruct
the unit’s ventilation openings
with newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains, and similar items.
4. Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
5. Do not place sources of naked
flames, such as lighted candles,
on the unit.
7. Unplug this apparatus
during lightning storms or
when unused for long
periods of time.
8. Protect the power cord
from being walked on or
pinched particularly at
p
lu
g
s.
9. Only use attachments /
accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
10. Refer all servicing to
qualified service
personnel.

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■Package Contents
①Main unit. P/N_MX1616-310.
② Operating Instructions. P/N_INSMX1616-310.
③ Handles.
④ Mounting ears.
⑤ Stylus.
⑥ 1 x 100~240V AC Power cable.
⑦ 1 x USB to UART cable.
⑧ 1 x RS232 to RS485 convertor.
⑨ 1 x IR RX (IR receiver cable).
⑩ 16 x IR TX (IR emitter cable).
⑪ 1 x Remote.
NOTE: Cables are optional.
■Panel Descriptions
Front Panel

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① Touch panel.
② Function panel button.
③ Keypad.
④ Indicator of operating.
⑤ IR receive window.
⑥ Power switch.
Back Panel
① ISP port
② IR TX
③ HDMI input port
④ LAN port
⑤ HDMI output port
⑥ IR extension
⑦ UTP output port
⑧ RS232 port
⑨ RS485 port
⑩ Power input

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"NOTE: RS232 port, RS485 port and LAN port are for matrix control. The LAN port is
connected to the computer via direct UTP and connected to the router via cross
UTP. ISP port is only for upgrading.
■Connections
① Connect the HDMI input sources ( such as HD-DVD, PS3, STB etc)
into MX1616-310.
② Connect the HDMI outputs ( such as HD-LCD, HD-DLP) into
MX1616-310.
③ Connect two CAT-5E cables to both the STP/UTP outputs of MX0808-310
and inputs of STP/UTP receiver (such as EX0101-U31/33/51/53 etc).
Please pay attention to the sequence of the two cables, CAT5e-1->
CAT5e1, CAT5e-2->CAT5e2. ( The cable termination must follow the
standard of EIA/TIA 568B, if Single UTP mode, just connect CAT5E-2).
④ Connect the HDMI output( such as: HD-LCD、HD-DLP）into the
STP/UTP receiver.
⑤ Connect the IR RX receiving cable into STP/UTP receiver IR RX and
connect, the IR TX cable into MX1616-310 IR emitter.
⑥ Power on the input source you want to show.
⑦ Connect the power supply into MX1616-310 and turn on the display you
want to watch.
⑧ Use the remote supplied or pushes the button on the front panel to choose
input source, or using touch panel, infrared extension receiver, RS232,
RS485 or LAN port to do the control.
"NOTE: IR emitter (IR TX) should be sticked as near as to the DVD IR receive window.

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MX1616-310
HD STB BD DVD
HDMI
Signal
TV 1
HDMI
Signal from
HDMI port
UTP
receiver
HDMI
Signal from
RJ45 port
TV2
HDMI
Signal
IR Rx
IR Signal
IRSignal
TV 31
UTP
receiver
TV32IR Rx
IR Tx
IR
Signal
IR
Signal
IR Tx
HD
STB
remote
BD
DVD
remote

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■Operations
1) Operation on Touch panel.
¾Main Menu
¾Switch Menu
TYPE A: Step A.1: Select an output port or ‘A’, and press “OK”,
Step A.2: Select an input source, and press “OK”.
TYPE B: Step B.1: Select a model, and press “OK”.
"NOTE: ‘C’ means Clear, if type the wrong number, press ‘C’. ‘A’ means All, only
valid at step A.1. ‘M’ means the model which records the state of the matrix
routing switch, and there are three models provided.

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④ Preview Menu
"Step: Select an Input port, and press “OK”.
⑤ Observe Menu
"Step: Select an output port, and press “OK”.
⑥ Save Menu
"Step: Select a save model, and press “OK”.

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⑦ Setting Menu
There are 5 sub-menu here: EDID/LC/IR/EQ/RST.
i. EDID menu
There are 6 mode provided. When select a different mode, and
press “OK”, the following warning box will pop up:
The mode selected will be effective after next power-on.

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EDID mode details:
Index EDID Mode Details Remark
1 Full Copy copy HDMI output's edid to the specified input
port
Note1
2 Limited Copy Limited copy HDMI output's edid to the
specified input port
Note2
3 Fixed 1080P-2CH Fix EDID—1080p stereo Note3
4 Fixed 1080P-6CH Fix EDID—1080p 5.1Audio Note4
5 Fixed 1080P-8CH Fix EDID—1080p 7.1Audio Note5
6 Fixed 1080i-2CH Fix EDID—1080i stereo Note6
"Note: 1.When this mode is effective, press “CPY”, select the output port and input port.
For example, if select output-3, input-8, if will copy the output-3’s EDID to input-8.
"Note: 2.See as note1. If the video appears noise or interference when using full copy
mode, you can change to limited copy mode.
"Note: 3.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-stereo EDID when this mode is
effective.
"Note: 4.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-5.1Audio EDID when this mode is
effective.
"Note: 5.The matrix will use the embedded 1080p-7.1Audio EDID when this mode is
effective.

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"Note: 6.The matrix will use the embedded 1080i-stereo EDID when this mode is
effective.

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ii. LC menu
There are 4 mode in LC menu.
Index Long cable mode Details
1 H-OFF, UTP-ON Hdmi LC mode off; UTP LC mode on.(Default)
2 H-OFF, UTP-OFF Hdmi LC mode off; UTP LC mode off
3 H-ON, UTP-ON Hdmi LC mode on; UTP LC mode on
4 H-ON, UTP-OFF Hdmi LC mode on; UTP LC mode off
If the video appears noise or interference when the long HDMI/UTP cable is
used or the quality of HDMI/UTP cable is not so good, open the LC mode.
iii. IR menu

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IR call back from remote locations to control the HDMI Matrix MX1616-310.
You can use the MX1616-310’s remote through the IR RX of the UTP receiver
to change the input channel for the UTP out of the MX1616-310, just changing
this UTP output.
This function can be set on or off:
Index IR Call Back Details
1 Turn on Turn on IR callback function
2 Turn off Turn off IR callback function
iv. EQ menu
Provides 32-modes for each output in a balanced and pre-emphasis
adjustment: press”OBJ”, select an output port you want to adjust, then
select the EQ mode, press “OK”.

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Index
Setting
details
Index
Setting
details
Index
Setting
details
Index
Setting
details
1
0db/0db(def
ault)
9 16db/0db 17 23db/0db 25 26db/0db
2 0db/-3db 10 16db/-3db 18 23db/-3db 26 26db/-3db
3 0db/-6db 11 16db/-6db 19 23db/-6db 27 26db/-6db
4 0db/-9db 12 16db/-9db 20 23db/-9db 28 26db/-9db
5 10db/0db 13 19db/0db 21 25db/0db 29 27db/0db
6 10db/-3db 14 19db/-3db 22 25db/-3db 30 27db/-3db
7 10db/-6db 15 19db/-6db 23 25db/-6db 31 27db/-6db
8 10db/-9db 16 19db/-9db 24 25db/-9db 32 27db/-9db
v. RST menu
Press “RST”, all of the settings will be reset to the default settings.
⑧ Info Menu
Press “MS”-----View the current status of matrix
Press “M1”-----View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 1)
Press “M2”-----View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 2)
Press “M3”-----View the pre-existing state of matrix (Model 3)
Press “EQ”----- View the current EQ setting status of matrix

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"NOTE: If the touch screen becomes insensitive, calibration is necessary
Touch screen calibration method:
Press the panel button “Setting” in the home menu status, holding until the following prompt
appears(about 4s).
Press the symbol's center, until the one disappears and another symbol appears, and press its
center again until the end of the calibration—OK or Failure. If the calibration is fail, please
confirm whether the symbol’s center was aligned, then try again.
When finish the calibration, press the panel button “Setting”, holding until exit the calibration
menu (about 4s)
2) Operation on panel buttons.
“FUCNTION” area: Select the operation function
“KEYPAD” area: Auxiliary to complete the function
“INDICATOR” area: Simple Tips for steps
① Switch Function