Lindy 38260 User manual

© LINDY Group - FIRST EDITION (November 2019)
8x8 HDMI 18G Matrix with Video Wall
Scaling
User Manual English
No. 38260
lindy.com
Tested to comply with
FCC Standards
For Home and Office Use!

User Manual English
Safety Instructions
! WARNING !
Please read the following safety information carefully and always keep this document with
the product.
Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injuries or death from electric
shock, fire or damage to the product.
The device works with a high voltage of up to 230 VAC (North Americas: 120 VAC).
Touching the internal components or a damaged cable may cause electric shock, which may result in
death.
To reduce risk of fire, electric shocks or damage:
▪Do not open the product. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
▪Qualified servicing personnel must only carry out any repairs or maintenance.
▪Never use damaged cables.
▪Do not expose the product to water or places of moisture.
▪This product is intended for indoor use only.
▪Do not place the product near direct heat sources. Always place it in a well-ventilated place.
▪Do not place heavy items on the product or the cables.
▪Please ensure any adapters are firmly secured and locked in place before inserting into a wall socket
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the 8x8 HDMI 18G Matrix with Video Wall Scaling. This product has been
designed to provide trouble free, reliable operation. It benefits from both a LINDY 2-year warranty and free
lifetime technical support. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future
reference.
The Lindy 8x8 HDMI 18G Matrix with Video Wall Scaling is the professional solution for distributing content
from several source devices to many HDMI displays, or for creating eye-catching video wall setups.
Package Contents
▪8x8 HDMI Matrix
▪Country Specific C13 Power Cable, 2m
▪IR Extension Cable, 1.5m
▪8 x IR Emitter Cable
▪8 x IR Receiver Cable
▪IR Remote & CR2025 Battery
▪Lindy QIG
Features
▪Supports resolutions up to 3840x2160@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit
▪Seamless switching between devices
▪Video Wall scaling –create dual 2x2 setups or a single video wall up to 4x2
▪Individual IR matrix control
▪Analogue audio extraction & embedding to and from HDMI
▪EDID Management
▪Controllable output resolution scaling
▪Push button, IR, RS-232, TCP/IP Control

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Specification
▪HDMI 2.0 18Gbps
▪HDCP 2.2/1.4
▪HDMI Audio Pass-through, 2CH Analogue Audio Extraction
▪IR Support: 20-60kHz
▪Housing Material: Metal
▪Operating Temperature: 0°C - 40°C (32°F - 104°F)
▪Storage Temperature: -20°C - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F)
▪Humidity: 10-50% RH (non-condensing)
▪Power Requirements: 100W, 110-240VAC
▪Colour: Black
Connections
▪Input: 8 x HDMI Type A (Female), 8 x 3.5mm (Female),
▪Output: 8 x HDMI Type A (Female), 8 x 3.5mm (Female)
▪Control: RS-232 (Female), RJ-45 (Female), 16 x IR 3.5mm (Female), IR Extension 3.5mm (Female)
▪Power: IEC C13 (Female)
Front and Rear Panel Overview
Front Panel
Input 1-8: Select between 8 HDMI source devices by pushing the required Input button
Output 1-8: Select between 8 HDMI displays by pushing the required Output button
Power: Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the matrix on or off. When the matrix is on the Power LED
will be illuminated
Lock: Press to lock or unlock the matrix’s front panel push button control. When the controls are locked
the Lock LED will be illuminated.
All: Press ALL then a chosen Input and the Take button consecutively, this will switch the user’s chosen
Input to output on all output displays
Save: Press Save and a chosen Output, this will save the current layout of Inputs –Outputs under the
selected Output push button. The maximum number of possible saved layouts is 8.
Recall: Press Recall and the same chosen Output as above to set the chosen layout from the previously
set 8 options.
Res: Press Res, achosen output, then Next. Repeatedlypressing Next will allowthe userto cycle through
several output resolutions for the selected display. Press Take to select the desired resolution.When Auto
resolution is selected the optimum resolution of the display will be chosen.
The options for supported output resolutions are as followed:
Auto / 3840x2160@60Hz / 3840x2160@50Hz / 3840x2160@30Hz / 1920x1200@60Hz /
1920hz1080@60Hz / 1920x1080@50Hz / 1360x768@60Hz / 1280x1024@60Hz / 1280x720 @60Hz /
1280x720@50Hz / 1024x768@60Hz
EDID: Press EDID, then a chosen Input, then Next. This will allow the user to manage the EDID of the
chosen Input port. The Manual EDID setting is for EDID Management via the Matrix’s control software.
The options for EDID are as follows:
Manual / 3840x2160@60Hz / 3840x2160@30Hz / 1920x1200@60Hz / 1920x1080@60Hz /
1280x1024@60Hz / 1280x720@60Hz / 1024x768@60Hz

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Rear Panel
LAN: Control the unit using TCP/IP Control.
RS-232-1: Control the unit using RS-232 Control.
RS-232-2: Reserved for future use
IR: Control the unit with the included IR extension cable and IR remote
Analogue Audio Input Ports 1-8: These correspond with the Input HDMI port of the same number.
Embed analogue audio via a 3.5mm connection into HDMI.
Analogue Audio Output Ports 1-8: These correspond with the Output HDMI port of the same number.
Extract analogue audio via a 3.5mm connection from HDMI.
IR Input / Output Ports 1-8: These correspond with the Input HDMI to Output HDMI port of the same
number for control from the display side. If HDMI 1 is routed to Outputs 1 + 2, this will correspond with the
IR routing by IR Input 1 + 2 will be routed to IR Output 1. Please see below for a diagram:
Please note individual IR cables are not included with this unit. 3.5mm IR cables with the following pin out
can be used:
IR Extension: Connect with included IR Extension cable with control provided over the matrix from the
included IR remote
C13 Power: Connect with included AC Power cord.

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Control
IR Extension & Remote
Connect with the IR extension cable and ensure this is in clear line of sight of the IR
Remote
This can provide basic switching control over each source and display.
RS-232 and LAN Control
For RS232 Control, the baud rate is 9600 via the DBP Connector RS-232-1
Please see below for the pin layout of the DB9 Connector
Please note: the RS-232-2 connection is reserved for future use.
For LAN/IP Control, please see the default setting below
Index
Pin
1
N/u
2
Tx( Matrix →PC )
3
Rx( Matrix ←PC )
4
N/u
5
Gnd
6
N/u
7
N/u
8
N/u
9
N/u

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PC Software
Please run the latest version of the software from the Download section of your local Lindy website
On entry a password is required:
For Administrator access: 111111
For User access: 000000
Master Reset Password if passwords are lost: Lindy19
To change this from the pre-set password:
Select the drop-down to select account: Administrator or User
Input the current password, then select modify
Input the new password twice, then select modify again
Connecting to the Web-Gui
On the default first page, please select UART if using with RS-232 or Network if using a LAN connection.
For RS-232 Control:
To identify IP information:
▪Once connected and UART is selected, select the Find Via UART button on the Matrix Switch page.
This will show the IP information of the matrix. This can also be done via the Network Setting page.
To set IP address:
▪On the Network Setting tab, select Find Via UART to read the current IP address.
▪Modify the IP address type to Static IP or to Auto IP (DHCP). If set to Static IP, the new IP address,
subnet mask and gateway information can be added.
▪Select Save Config to save the configuration
▪Select Find Via UART to confirm the change has been successful
For Network control follow the steps below:
To identify IP address: Once connected and Network is selected, select the Search Device button on the
Matrix Switch page. This will show the IP information of the matrix. This can also be done via the Network
Setting page.
To set IP address:
▪On the Network Setting tab, select Search Device.
▪Select the device to configure.
▪Modify the IP address or address type.
▪Select Save Config to save the configuration
▪A success message should now show. Select Search device again to confirm the change has been
successful.

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For direct connection, please follow the instructions below
▪Connect the matrix and PC using Cat.x cable
▪Please ensure the matrix and PC are in the same network segment (The default IP address of the
matrix is 192.168.0.247, and the default network mask of the matrix is 255.255.255.0.
▪Run the control software. Please note: If the IP address of the PC has changed after running the
software please reboot the software.
▪Select Network under CTRL Mode
▪Select Search device
▪Select the matrix to control (Once selected, the software will read the network configuration)
▪Select Disconnected to connect to the matrix
▪Once a successful connection is made, Status will be changed to Connected. If this is selected again
it will disconnect from the matrix.
For connection via a Network switching or routing system please follow the process above with direct
connection to a network switch between the PC and matrix. If the IP address is not obtained automatically
by the software via Automatic (DHCP) mode, please ensure the network switch supports DHCP.
Once connected the user can now progress with controlling the matrix.

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Matrix Switch
Switch UI: The user can select this to change the UI from the default
Allset: This provides a shortcut to switch 1 input to all output displays
Recall: Recall a specific matrix routing that has been previously saved
SaveAs: Save current matrix routing.
System Reset: Factory reset the unit.
EDID: Select this button to open the EDID Management page
EDID Management
Read EDID: Select your chosen output port and select Read
to show the output EDID
Write EDID: Once an EDID has been read, select a chosen
Input port and then Write to change the EDID
Save EDID: Once changed, select Save to save the current
EDID
Manual EDID: 1 Input port at a time can be manually
controlled by the Front Panel

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Signal Setting
Audio Select
Auto –If anHDMI input signal isprovided, HDMI audio will be passthrough.If a DVI Input signal is provided,
the matrix will rely on the analogue audio input connection for audio.
External –The matrix will use the corresponding analogue audio input connection.
Output Type
This allows for changes to be made to the signalling between HDMI 1.4, HDMI 2.2 and DVI.
Output Format
The user can select a desired output resolution.
Fine Tune
This setting is reserved for future use

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Advanced Switch
This software allows for automatic switching of devices at time intervals.
Select the Output port that requires control. Select CTRL and the desired ports to select multiple outputs.
Select CTRL and then select the desired input ports.
Select the →button to configure the selected inputs ports to the selected output ports.

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Please ensure the desired output ports are ticked.
To configure automatic switching
Switch Frequency: The default is 2000milliseconds
Send all outputs combined: All outputs will be un-ticked by default
Un-ticked –Switch all ports one by one
Ticked –Switch all output & the desired input ports at the same time
Please note: If many input ports are selected, this will switch inputs one by one
Wait until others have finished then start next loop: This can be selected when “Send all outputs
combined” is ticked
Un-ticked - When the number of the selected input ports is not the same as selected output ports, the
next loop will automatically start once the final output has finished.
Ticked –All outputs will start a new loop at the same time. When the number of the selected input ports
is not the same as selected output ports, the next loop will automatically start once the final output has
finished.
Stop CMD after one loop: Automatically stops switching once one loop is finished
Select all outputs: Quickly tick/un-tick all output ports
Select Start to begin the automatic switching loop
While in progress, select Stop to instantly stop the loop.

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Video Wall
Select and set the desired layout of a video wall.
Creating a video wall
Select one of the screens on the software and right click. This will open a menu.
Input Select: Select the Input
port to display on the video wall
(1-8)
Output Select: Sync the desired
output with the connected
display
Output Format: Set the Output
resolution
Select one of the screens and drag to select
further screens. Right click and select
Screen Stitching
If a single display is not required within the
video wall, right click the display and select
Cancel Stitching.

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Bezel Adjustment
The user can configure the bezel from all sides of each display within a video wall. The maximum bezel
adjustment is 100Pixels. Once set please click Set to confirm.
Separate Video Wall layouts
This matrix allows for two separate 2x2 video wall layouts.

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Multi-View Video Wall
The user can change asingle display to a differentsource within
the video wall
Save or Load Layout
Once a layout is configured, pleas eclick Save Scene and enter the details. To load a scene select Load
Scene and enter the desired details of the scene to be loaded.
Web Control
For basic switching control
▪Input the IP address in the web browser, then press ‘Enter’
▪Input the username: admin
▪Input the password: admin
▪Login and then the user can control the matrix

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Troubleshooting
If the matrix cannot be found via the Web-Gui or Lan, please follow the solutions below:
The IP address of the matrix or PC may have been added automatically but is still connected via Cat.X
cable or the matrix has been connected to a non-HDCP network switch. Please set up the IP address type
of the device or PC under Static mode or connect to a network switch that supports HDCP.
Please check the Cat.X cable is connected securely.
If the Web-Gui shows the message “device response timeout” after connection:
The IP address of the PC and Matrix may not be in the same network segment. Please ensure they are
both within the same segment.
If the Web-Gui shows the message “TCP connection failed! Error Code:xxxx” once connected to
the matrix:
The IP address of the PC and Matrix may not be in the same network segment. Please ensure they are
both within the same segment.
A firewall is blocking the Web-Gui. Please ensure the firewall will allow the Web-Gui or disable the firewall
on the PC.

CE/FCC Statement
CE Certification
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with the European CE requirements relating to EMC, LVD,
ErP and RoHS.
CE Konformitätserklärung
LINDY erklärt, dass dieses Equipment den europäischen CE-Anforderungen in Bezug auf EMV, LVD, ErP
und RoHS entspricht.
FCC Certification
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
You are cautioned that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has passed UL’s Safety test requirement, conforming to UL standard 60950-1 & 60065.
LINDY Herstellergarantie –Hinweis für Kunden in Deutschland
LINDY gewährt für dieses Produkt über die gesetzliche Regelung in Deutschland hinaus eine zweijährige Hersteller-
garantie ab Kaufdatum. Die detaillierten Bedingungen dieser Garantie finden Sie auf der LINDY Website aufgelistet
bei den AGBs.
Hersteller / Manufacturer (EU):.
LINDY-Elektronik GmbH LINDY Electronics Ltd
Markircher Str. 20 Sadler Forster Way
68229 Mannheim Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY
Germany England
Email: [e-mail] , T: [phone] [e-mail] , T: [phone]

Recycling Information
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment),
Recycling of Electronic Products
Europe, United Kingdom
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical
and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to simply throw away electrical and electronic equipment. Instead,
these products must enter the recycling process.
Each individual EU member state has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways.
Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products. More details can
be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency.
Germany / Deutschland Rücknahme Elektroschrott und Batterie-Entsorgung
Die Europäische Union hat mit der WEEE Direktive Regelungen für die Verschrottung und das Recycling von Elektro-
und Elektronikprodukten geschaffen. Diese wurden im Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz –ElektroG in deutsches
Recht umgesetzt. Das Entsorgen von Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten über die Hausmülltonne ist verboten! Diese
Geräte müssen den Sammel- und Rückgabesystemen zugeführt werden! Dort werden sie kostenlos entgegen
genommen. Die Kosten für den weiteren Recyclingprozess übernehmen die Gerätehersteller.
LINDY bietet deutschen Endverbrauchern ein kostenloses Rücknahmesystem an, beachten Sie bitte, dass Batterien
und Akkus den Produkten vor der Rückgabe an das Rücknahmesystem entnommen werden müssen und über die
Sammel- und Rückgabesysteme für Batterien separat entsorgt werden müssen. Ausführliche Informationen zu
diesen Themen finden Sie stets aktuell auf der LINDY Webseite im Fußbereich.
France
En 2006, l'union Européenne a introduit la nouvelle réglementation (DEEE) pour le recyclage de tout équipement
électrique et électronique.
Chaque Etat membre de l’ Union Européenne a mis en application la nouvelle réglementation DEEE de manières
légèrement différentes. Veuillez suivre le décret d’application correspondant à l’élimination des déchets électriques
ou électroniques de votre pays.
Italy
Nel 2006 l’unione europea ha introdotto regolamentazioni (WEEE) per la raccolta e il riciclo di apparecchi elettrici ed
elettronici. Non è più consentito semplicemente gettare queste apparecchiature, devono essere riciclate. Ogni stato
membro dell’ EU ha tramutato le direttive WEEE in leggi statali in varie misure. Fare riferimento alle leggi del proprio
Stato quando si dispone di un apparecchio elettrico o elettronico.
Per ulteriori dettagli fare riferimento alla direttiva WEEE sul riciclaggio del proprio Stato.
No. 38260
1st Edition, November 2019
lindy.com
Tested to comply with
FCC Standards
For Home and Office Use!