MSTR BRAND LINK MX88-4KUHDE User manual
8x8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix Switcher with de-embedded audio
Quick Start Guide
Connection
1. Using good quality HDMI cable, firmly connect 4K or HD source devices (such as: Blu-Ray,
computer, games console, satellite/cable, music streaming device, CCTV etc.) to the HDMI input ports
1-8 of the matrix.
Suggestion: Please insert and extract cables carefully with the power SWITCHED OFF.
2. Firmly connect HDMI OUT 1-8 of the matrix to HDMI IN of 4K or HD display devices, make sure all
sources and display devices are compatible and correctly configured.
3. Firmly connect AUDIO OUT 1-8 of the matrix to audio devices such as amplifier.
4. Insert the matrix AC power cord and power on matrix by pressing power button on the front panel.
Front panel LEDs will show the input channel numbers for every output to indicate that the matrix is
ready for operation.
5. Switch between sources and displays using the matrix front panel buttons, via IR remote control,
through serial RS232 or LAN.
6. If IR extension is required, connect the IR Receiver Cable to the matrix IR EXT port, make sure the
IR receiver eye is placed in clear view of the handset used to control.
See below picture.
Laptop AppleTV Blu-rayPlayer 4KMediaPlayer
HDMIIN HDMIIN HDMIIN HDMIIN
Control System
Ethernet Switch
Display
HDMIOUT
Display
HDMIOUT HDMIOUT
Projector
HDMIOUT
AUDIOOUT
Amplifier
In-ceilingSpeaker
AUDIOOUT
AUDIOOUT
Remote
Display
Matrix Control.
Front Panel Control
This matrix is designed with ease of connection and control in mind. Basic switching of input sources
to output displays can be achieved by pressing front panel buttons and the front LEDs indicate the
current input and output status of the matrix.
Step 1. Press the Left or Right button to select output channel, after the selection is complete, the
corresponding LED of the output channel will blink slowly.
Step 2. Press up or down button to select the desired input channel.
Step 3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection, after the selection takes effect, the LED stops
blinking.
Remote Control
The HDMI matrix can be controlled by a remote as well.
Previous and next buttons ( ):
Scrolls between the input sources.
The previous button means the previous input; while the next button means the next input. When
using the matrix remote, point it directly at the matrix or IR receiver, are used to scroll between
the input sources for each individual output display. For example, to select output display 1 to be set to
input source 2, find row 1 on the matrix control and scroll to input source 2.
WEB UI Control
MX0808-1018-W00 offers users a web interface for changing settings and controlling the matrix.
Step 1. Connect a PC directly to the LAN port of matrix switcher by a Cat5e/Cat6 cable or connect
them to a network switch, set the PC with an static IP address belonging to the subnet segment
192.168.10.XXX 255.255.255.0.
Note: The matrix switcher has default IP address 192.168.10.254, and admin as default password.
Step 2. Enter its IP address 192.168.10.254 in the web browser, and you will get below log in screen
to enter password.
Note: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Opera and IE10+ are supported. Please make sure the web browser
is the latest version.
RS232 Connection
Step 1. Connect the matrix RS232 port to PC.
Step 2. Run the UART tool on PC, configure the serial port as described in the following table.
Setting
Baud Rate
9600 bps
Data Bits
8 bits
Parity Bits
None
Stop Bits
1 bit
Flow Control
None
Note:
● The Data format is ASCII.
● Please refer to the API commands document to know the commands details.
EDID Presets:
EDID (Extended Display Identification Data) is a data structure provided by a digital display to
describe its capabilities to a video source.The matrix features EDID management that can be used
when EDID don't meet the installation requirements。
Note：DIP position is default by 1 1 1, means down down down, as picture:
1 2 3
ON
Please refer to the following schematics to set EDID:
DIP
Function
0
0
0
EDID controlled by Front Panel, Web GUI and API command
0
0
1
4K@60Hz 5.1ch audio with HDR (Smart EDID OFF)
0
1
0
4K@60Hz 2.0ch audio with HDR (Smart EDID OFF)
0
1
1
4K@30Hz 5.1ch audio with HDR (Smart EDID OFF)
1
0
0
4K@30Hz 2.0ch audio with HDR (Smart EDID OFF)
1
0
1
4K@30Hz 8bit only 2.0ch audio without HDR (Smart EDID OFF)
1
1
0
1080p@60Hz 2.0ch audio (Smart EDID OFF)
1
1
1
Smart EDID ON(Default)
Note, If copy failed, the inputs' EDID will be replaced by [4K@30Hz 2.0ch audio with HDR] EDID.
Serial Parameter
WWW.MSTRBRAND.COM
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