KanexPro HDMX88-18G User manual

HDMX88-18G
4K UHD+ 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switcher with USB Power Outputs
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MPN# HDMX88-18G

HDMX88-18G
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HDMX88-18G
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read all instructions before attempting to unpack, installor operate this
equipment and before connecting the power supply.
Please keep the following in mind as you unpack and install this
equipment:
• Always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock and injury topersons.
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain,
moisture or install this product near water.
• Never spill liquid of any kind on or into thisproduct.
• Never push an object of any kind into this product through any openings
or empty slots in the unit, as you may damageparts inside the unit.
• Do not attach the power supply cabling to buildingsurfaces.
• Use only the supplied power supply unit (PSU). Do not use thePSU if it is
damaged.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cabling or allowany weight to
be placed upon it or any person walk onit.
• To protect the unit from overheating, do not block any ventsor openings in
the unit housing that provide ventilation and allowfor sufficient space for air
to circulate around the unit.
REVISION HISTORY
VERSION NO.
DATE
SUMMARY OF CHANGE
RDV1
19/09/17
Preliminary release
VS1
20/12/17
Final technical review
VS2
16/01/18
Additional input selection modes &
Updated resolution support list

HDMX88-18G
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ......................................................1
2. Applications ......................................................1
3. Package Contents ..............................................1
4. System Requirements ........................................2
5. Features............................................................2
6. Operation Controls and Functions ........................ 3
6.1 Front Panel .................................................. 3
6.2 Rear Panel.................................................... 4
6.3 Remote Control ........................................... 5
6.4 LCD Menu .................................................... 6
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignments............................. 7
6.6 RS-232 Protocol........................................... 7
6.7 Telnet Control.............................................. 8
6.8 RS-232 and Telnet Commands .................... 9
6.9 WebGUI Control ........................................ 22
7. Connection Diagram ...........................................34
8. Specifications.....................................................35
8.1 Technical Specifications............................. 35
8.2 Video Specifications................................... 36
9. Acronyms...........................................................37

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1. INTRODUCTION
The KanexPro HDMX88-4K is a professional 8-input, 8-output HDMI matrix featuring
HDCP 2.2 with the latest HDMI 2.0 specifications supporting ultra HD resolutions up to
4K @60Hz. This matrix switcher supports switching speeds to less than 0.2 seconds and
also provides 8-additional USB 2.0 connectors to support video extension over HDMI
AOC cabling. The matrix can be fully controlled via RS-232, IR and Web based GUI using
Ethernet where end-users can switch, control and manage the matrix using graphical
and visual indicators right from the computer or touch-panel.
2. APPLICATIONS
• Smart Home Control
• Control Center
• Function Room
• Product Showroom
• Ballroom
3. PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 1×8 by 8 HDMI Matrix with USB Power Outputs
• 1×24V/6.25A DC Power Adapter
• 1×Power Cord
• 1×IR Extender Cable
• 1×Remote Control (CR-177)
• 1×Rack Mount Ears (Set of 2)
• 1×Operation Manual

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4. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• HDMI source equipment such as media players, videogame
consoles or set-top boxes.
• HDMI receiving equipment such as HDTVs, monitors or audio
amplifiers.
• The use of “Premium High-Speed HDMI” cables is highly
recommended.
5. FEATURES
•Cross-switch 8HDMI inputs to 8 HDMI outputs with 4K @60Hz
•Eight independent USB 2.0 ports for AOC (Active Optical Cable) HDMI
extension
•Distribute 4Kx2K@60Hz signal up to 5m via HDMI port
•Supports standard 1080p & WUXGA resolutions up to 2560x1080@60Hz
•HDR, Dolby Vision & HDCP 2.2 Compliant
•Smart EDID DIP switch for proper display output
•Supports latest High-Speed HDMI 2.0 specifications
•Supports Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS-HD
•Control thru front-panel keys, IR, RS-232 & Web based GUI
•Front-panel LCD screen provides real-time I/O connection status
•Expedient firmware upgrade thru Micro USB port
•1U (19") rack mountable aluminum enclosure
•Universal RS-232 code compatible with any 3rd party control systems
•Locking HDMI & Power supply
•Internal Universal power for worldwide compatibility

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6. OPERATION CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
6.1 Front Panel
POWER: Press this button to power the unit on (green LED) or place it into
stand-by mode (red LED).
IR WINDOW: Accepts IR signals from the included IR remotefor control of this
unit only.
IN 1~8 & OUT A~H: Press these buttons to configure the video routing.
Behavior depends on the selected Keypad Action Mode.
In Standard Mode: Press the “OUT” buttons (A~H) of the outputs you wish to
route a source to (the letters will flash in the LCD to indicate selection). Next,
press the “IN” button of the input (1~8) you wish to route to the selected
outputs. Finally, press “CONFIRM” to confirm your selection and execute the
routing change.
In User Mode: Press the “OUT” button (A~H) of an output youwish to route a
source to (the letter will flash in the LCD to indicate selection). Next, press the
“IN” button of the input (1~8) you wish
to route to the selected output. Repeat this process as many times as needed
to select all new routes. Finally, press “CONFIRM” to confirm your selections
and execute the routing changes.
CONFIRM: Press this button to confirm newly made input/output
routing selections.
CANCEL: Press this button to cancel newly madeinput/output
routing selections before they have been confirmed.
ENTER: Press to confirm a selection within the LCD menu or to go
deeper into a menu item.
MENU: Press to enter the LCD menu, or to back out from menu items.
PLUS (+) & MINUS (−): Press to move up and down or adjust
selections within menus.
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OUT A OUT B OUT C OUT D OUT E OUT F OUT G OUT H
CANCEL
ALL
LOCK
8x8 4K UHD+
Matrix
IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 IN 6 IN 7 IN 8
CONFIRM
PRESET
MUTE
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2
3
3
a
3
b
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ALL: Press this button to select all outputs simultaneously forrouting. Next, press
the “IN” key of the input (1~8) you wish to route to all outputs. Finally, press
“CONFIRM” to confirm your selection and execute the routing change.
PRESET: Press to enter the preset recall menu in the LCDwindow. Press the
“+/-” buttons followed by the “ENTER” button to select and activate the
preferredpreset.
LOCK: Press to lock all button functions on the front panel.Press and hold for
3 seconds to release the lock function. The LCD will display “Lock” when the
function is active.
MUTE: The “MUTE” button functions as a blank audio/video source.
To use it, follow the standard matrix routing instructions, but use the “MUTE”
button as the input to blank out the selected outputs. When a “MUTE” input
is in use it will show up as “M” within the routing display.
LCD WINDOW: Displays the unit’s menu, settings andinformation.
6.2 Rear Panel
HDMI IN 1~8: Connect to HDMI source equipment such asmedia
players, game consoles or set-top boxes.
HDMI OUT A~H: Connect the HDMI outputs to devices suchas
HDMI TVs, monitors or amplifiers for digital video and audio output.
USB POWER OUTPUT 1~ 8: Each USB port provides 5V/1A of power
intended for use with HDMI over AOC (Active Optical Cables) fiber optic
video extension cables. Power on each port may be individually
enabled/disabled.
Note: If a USB device requiring more than 1A is connected, the port will
automatically shut off to prevent an overload and thered LED will turn on.
IR IN: Connect to the provided IR Extender to extend the IR control range of the
unit. Ensure that the remote being used is within direct line-of-sight of the IR
Extender.
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RS232 SERVICE DC24V
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CONTROL: Connect directly, or through a network switch, toyour PC/laptop to
control the unit via Telnet/WebGUI.
RS-232: Connect directly to a PC, laptop or other serialcontrol device to send
RS-232 commands to control the unit.
7 SERVICE: This slot is reserved for firmware update use only.
8 DC 24V: Plug the 24V DC power adapter into the unit and connect it to an AC
wall outlet for power.
6.3 Remote Control
POWER: Press to power the unit on or place it into
stand-by mode.
1/A ~ 8/H: Press these keys to configure the video
routing. Behavior depends on the selected Keypad
Action Mode.
In Standard Mode: Press the “OUT” key followed
by the keys (A~H) of the outputs you wish to route
to. Next, press the “IN” key followed by the input
(1~8) you wish to route to the selected outputs.
Finally,press “ENTER” to confirm your selection.
In User Mode: Press the “OUT” key followed by the key (A~H) of the output
you wish to route to. Next, press the “IN” key followed by the input (1~8) you
wish to route to the selected output. Repeat this process as many times as
needed. Finally, press “ENTER” to confirm your selection.
INFO: Switches the information displayed on each output’s OSD between the
user customized text and the current video/Ethernet details.
MUTE: The “MUTE” button functions as a blank audio/video source. To use it,
follow the standard matrix routing instructions, but use the “MUTE” button as
the input to blank out the selected outputs.
PRESET: Press to enter the preset call menu in the LCD window. Press the
“+/-” buttons followed by the “ENTER” button to select and activate the
preferredpreset.
ALL: Press this key to select all outputs simultaneously forrouting.
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2
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a
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Next, press the key of the input (1~8) you wish to route to all outputs.
Finally, press “ENTER” to confirm your selectionand execute the routing
change.
MENU: Press to enter the LCD menu, or to back out from menu items.
ENTER: Press to confirm a selection within the LCD menu or to go
deeper into a menu item.
CANCEL: Press to cancel newly made input/output/preset routing
selections before they have been confirmed.
Plus (+)/IN: Press “+/IN” to navigate up within menus or to begin the
selection of an input for routing.
Minus (−)/OUT: Press “−/OUT” to navigate down within menus or to
begin the selection of outputs for routing.
6.4 LCD Menu
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
Video Setup
EDID Setup
EDID Mode
Appoint Mode
All Mode
Appoint Mode
EDID
IN1 ~ IN8
All Mode EDID
IN1 ~ IN8
Preset Setup
1 ~ 8
Downscale Setup
A ~ H
Drivers Setup
USB Power Supply
A ~ H
Temperature
[Info Display]
Fan Ctrl.
Auto Mode
Always On Mode
System Setup
Keypad Action
Mode
Standard Mode
User Mode
Firmware
[Info Display]
Firmware Update
Yes/No
Factory Reset
Yes/No
Network Status
[Info Display]
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
LEVEL 4
Network Setup
Mode Static
IP:
Mask:
Gate:
Mode DHCP
[Info Display]
6.5 IR Cable Pin Assignments
Infrared
Power
Ground
6.6 RS-232 Protocol
UNIT
TERMINAL
SERIAL PORT SETTINGS
Pin
Pinout
Pin
Pinout
Baud Rate
19200
1
1
Data Bits
8
2
TxD
2
RxD
Parity Bits
None
3
RxD
3
TxD
Stop Bits
1
4
4
Flow Control
None
5
GND
5
GND
6
6
7
7
8
8
9
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IR Extender

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6.7 Telnet Control
Before attempting to use Telnet control, please ensure that boththe unit and the
PC/Laptop are connected to the same active networks.
To access Telnet
In Windows 7
Click Start, type “cmd” in the search field,
and press Enter.
In Windows XP
Click Start > Run, type “cmd”, and press
Enter.
In Mac OS X
Click Go > Applications > Utilities > Terminal.
Once in the CLI (Command Line Interface) type “telnet” followedby
the IP address of the unit and “23”, then hit “Enter”.
This will connect us to the unit we wish to control. Type “help” to listthe available
commands.
Notes:
•Commands will not be executed unless followed by a carriage return.
Commands are not case-sensitive.
•If the IP address is changed then the IP address required for Telnet access will
also change accordingly.

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6.8 RS-232 and Telnet Commands
6.8.1 General & System Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
HELP
Show the full command list.
?
Show the full command list.
SET FACTORY DEFAULT
Reset all settings to the factory
defaults. Unit will automatically
reboot.
SET FACTORY IPCONFIG DEFAULT
Reset Ethernet settings to the
factory defaults.
SET FACTORY OUT ROUTE DEFAULT
Reset all routing to the factory
defaults.
SET POWER N1
Turn the unit on or off (standby).
Available values for N1: ON
[Power On]
STANDBY [Standby Mode]
GET POWER
Show the current power state.
SET UART 1 BAUDRATE N1
Set the baud rate of the RS-232 port
to N1.
Available values for N1: 4800
[Baud Rate]
9600 [Baud Rate]
19200 [Baud Rate]
38400 [Baud Rate]
57600 [Baud Rate]
115200 [Baud Rate]

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6.8.1 General & System Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
GET UART 1 BAUDRATE
Show the current baud rate of the
RS-232 port.
SET IR IN CHANNEL N1
Set the IR remote channel to use.
N1 = 0 ~ 15 [IR Channel]
GET IR IN CHANNEL
Show the current IR remote
channel.
SET IR IN CUSTOM CODE N1
Set the IR custom code.
N1 = 0000 ~ 7FFF [Hex Code]
GET IR IN CUSTOM CODE
Show the current IR custom code.
SET FAN CONTROL MODE N1
Set the internal fan control mode.
Available values for N1:
0 [Always On]
1 [Auto]
GET FAN CONTROL MODE
Show the current fan control
mode.
GET FAN N1 SPEED
Show the current RPM speed of fan
N1.
N1 = 1 ~ 2 [Fan Number]
GET DEVICE TEMPERATURE
Show the unit’s current
temperature.
SET USB N1 POWER SUPPLY N2
Set the power state of USB port N1.
N1 = A ~ H [USB Port]
Available values for N2:
ON [Power On]
OFF [Power Off]

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6.8.1 General & System Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
GET USB N1 POWER SUPPLY
Show the power state of USB port N1.
N1 = A ~ H [USB Port]
SET KEYLOCK N1
Enable or disable the front panel
key lock.
Available values for N1: ON
[Locked]
OFF [Unlocked]
GET KEYLOCK
Show the current front panel key lock
state.
GET FW VER
Show the unit’s firmware version.
6.8.2 Matrix Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
SET OUT N1 ROUTE N2
Route input N2 to output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
N2 = 1 ~ 8 [Input Port]
GET OUT N1 ROUTE
Show the input currently routed to
output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
SET OUT ROUTE N1,N2,N3,...
Set one or more input/output
routing pair(s).
N1 = {A~H}{1~8},{A~H}{1~8},...

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6.8.2 Matrix Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
Note: Each routing pair consists of the
output letter followed by the input
number with no space between them.
Additional routes are added by
separating them with commas (without
spaces). (For example: A8,B5,C3,etc.)
SET ALL OUT ROUTE N1
Set all outputs to display input N1.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Input Port]
GET ALL OUT ROUTE
Show the current routing for all
inputs and outputs.
SET CURRENT ROUTE TO PRESET N1
Save the current input/output
routing to preset N1.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Preset Number]
SET ROUTE PRESET N1
Load and activate routing preset N1.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Preset Number]
GET ROUTE PRESET N1
Show the contents of routing
preset N1.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Preset Number]
SET ROUTE PRESET N1 NAME N2
Set the name of routing preset N1 to
N2.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Preset Number]
N2 = {Preset Name, 32 chars max}
GET ROUTE PRESET N1 NAME
Show the current name of routing
preset N1.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Preset Number]

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6.8.2 Matrix Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
SET OUT N1 MASK N2
Enable or disable the A/V mute
of output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
Available values for N2:
ON [Mute A/V]
OFF [Unmute A/V]
GET OUT N1 MASK
Show the current A/V mute state of
output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
SET IN N1 NAME N2
Set the name of input N1 to N2.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Input Port]
N2 = {Input Name, 32 chars max}
GET IN N1 NAME
Show the current name of input N1.
N1 = 1 ~ 8 [Input Port]
SET OUT N1 NAME N2
Set the name of output N1 to N2.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
N2 = {Output Name, 32 chars max}
GET OUT N1 NAME
Show the current name of input N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
GET IN NAME LIST
Show the full list of all input port
names.
GET OUT NAME LIST
Show the full list of all output port
names.

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6.8.2 Matrix Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
SET OUT N1 4K2K DOWNSCALE MODE N2
Set the 4K to 1080P downscale
mode for output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
Available values for N2:
0 [Bypass 4K]
2 [Downscale]
GET OUT N1 4K2K DOWNSCALE MODE
Show the current downscale
mode for output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
6.8.3 Test Pattern Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
SET PATTERN N1 MODE N2
Enable or disable the test pattern
on output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
N2 = ON, OFF [Enable/Disable]
GET PATTERN N1 MODE
Show the current state of the test
pattern mode on output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
SET PATTERN N1 TIMING N2
Set the output timing and resolution
for the test pattern on output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
Available values for N2:
6 [720p@60Hz]
10 [1080p@60Hz]
12 [720p@50Hz]
14 [1080p@50Hz]
22 [4K@25Hz]
24 [4K@30Hz]
25 [4K@50Hz]
27 [4K@60Hz]

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6.8.3 Test Pattern Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
GET PATTERN N1 TIMING
Show the current output timing and
resolution for the test pattern on
output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
GET PATTERN TIMING LIST
Show a list of all available test
pattern output timings.
SET PATTERN N1 TYPE N2
Set the test pattern to use on
output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
Available values for N2:
1[Black]
2[White]
3[Red]
4[Green]
5[Blue]
6[Magenta]
7[Yellow]
8[Cyan]
9[Color Bar]
GET PATTERN N1 TYPE
Show the current test pattern
selected for use on output N1.
N1 = A ~ H [Output Port]
6.8.4 EDID Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
SET ALL IN EDID MODE N1
Enable or disable the “All Input” EDID
mode.
Available values for N1: ON
[All Input]
OFF [Appoint]

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6.8.4 EDID Commands
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION
VARIABLES
GET ALL IN EDID MODE
Show the current “All Input” EDID
mode state.
SET ALL IN EDID N1
Set the EDID to use when theEDID
mode is set to “All Input”.
Available values for N1:
1[Internal 1]
2[Internal 2]
3[Internal 3]
4[Internal 4]
5[Internal 5]
6[Internal 6]
7[User 1]
8[User 2]
9[User 3]
10 [User 4]
11 [User 5]
12 [User 6]
13 [User 7]
14 [User 8]
15 [Sink A]
16 [Sink B]
17 [Sink C]
18 [Sink D]
19 [Sink E]
20 [Sink F]
21 [Sink G]
22 [Sink H]
GET ALL IN EDID
Show the EDID selected for use in the
“All Input” EDID mode.