SIIG MA-1088D User manual

8x8 DVI Matrix
P/N: MA-1088D

Safety and Notice
The MA-1188D 8x8 DVI Matrix has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and
requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic
equipments, the MA-1188D should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety
instructions to protect yourself from possible injury and to minimize the risk of damage to the
unit.
●Follow all instructions and warnings marked on this unit.
●Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, except where explained in this manual.
●Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water.
●Keep objects that might damage the device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface.
●Use only the power adapter and power cords and connection cables designed for this unit.
●Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners to clean this unit. Always unplug the power to the
device before cleaning.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................1
FEATURES.........................................................................................................................1
PACKAGE CONTENTS......................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................2
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS.....................................................................................................3
CONNECTION DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................................5
DIP SWITCH.......................................................................................................................6
CHANNEL CONTROL ........................................................................................................8
NOTICE............................................................................................................................15
WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................16

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INTRODUCTION
The MA-1188D 8x8 DVI Matrix DVI Matrix provides the most flexible and cost effective solution
in the market to route high definition video sources plus multi-channel (up to 7.1 channel) digital
audio from any of the eight DVI/HDMI sources to the any eight displays at the same time. This
solution is well suited for use in home theater, conference room presentation systems, or other
similar setting or application.
FEATURES
DVI 1.0 compatible (single link)
Allows any source to be displayed on multiple displays at the same time
Allows any DVI display to view any DVI source at any time
Supports default EDID and learns the EDID of displays
The matrix unit can switch every output channels to any DVI input via push button, IR remote
control or RS-232 control
Easy installation with rack-mounting
Fast response time- 2~5 seconds for channel switch
Not HDCP compliant
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1x MA-1188D
1x IR receiver
1x UL AC C13 power cord
1x IR Remote control
1x Rack-mounting ear set
1x Installation software CD
1x User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Name
MA-1188D
Technical
Role of usage
True 8x8 DVI matrix switcher
DVI compliance
DVI 1.0
HDCP compliance
Yes
Video support
640x480(VGA)~1920x1200 (WUXGA),480p~1080p
ESD protection
[1] Human body model —±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact
discharge]
[2] Core chipset —±2kV
PCB stack-up
4-layer board [impedance control —differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input
8x DVI + 1x RS-232 + 1x USB
Output
8x DVI
DVI Input selection
Push button / IR remote / RS-232
IR remote control
Electro-optical characteristics: τ= 25° / Carrier frequency: 36~40kHz
DVI connector
Type DVI-I [29-pin female]
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
DIP switch
[SW Main] 4-pin operation mode & firmware update
Mechanical
Housing
Metal enclosure
Dimensions
[H x W x D]
Model
1RU - 440 x 200 x 44mm [1'5" x 7.9" x 1.7"]
Package
530 x 212 x 158mm [1'9" x 8.3" x 6.2"]
Weight
Model
2673g [5.9 lbs]
Package
4000g [8.8 lbs]
Fixedness
1RU rack-mount with ears and wall hanging holes
Power supply
AC Power 100-240V
Power consumption
60 Watts [max]
Operation
temperature
0~40°C [32~104°F]
Storage temperature
-20~60°C [-4~140°F]
Relative humidity
20~90% RH [no condensation]

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PANEL DESCRIPTIONS
Front Panel
1. Power: Power control
2.Seven Segment LED Indicators: Control display
3.Push button: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of input source and display
channel
4.IR SENSOR: IR sensor for receiving the IR commands from the IR remote
5. Ext. IR: IR receiver
Rear Panel
6. RS-232: RS-232 control port
7.DVI-D INPUT 1–8: DVI inputs
8.DVI-D OUPUT 1–8: DVI outputs for each output channel
9.AC Power: DC 12V
10.SW Main: DIP switches (see DIP Switch section)
USB or RS-232 control must be connected either one at a time. Connecting both types of
cables may cause command confusion.

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11.USB: USB control port

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CONNECTION DIAGRAM
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
MA-1188D
1. Connect all sources to DVI Inputs on the 8x8 DVI Matrix
2. Connect all outputs to DVI devices
3. Connect the power cord to the 8x8 DVI Matrix
4. Power on the 8x8 DVI Matrix MA-1188D

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DIP SWITCH
The MA-1188D has a built-in EDID profiles designed to cover most of the widely used
resolutions for the ease of installation.
Default EDID
Native/preferred timing: 1680 x 1050p at 60Hz (16:9)
Detailed timing #1: 1920 x 1200p at 60Hz (16:9)
Standard timings supported:
1920 x 1080p at 60Hz 1152 x 870p at 75Hz
1600 x 1200p at 60Hz 1152 x 864p at 75Hz
1440 x 900p at 60Hz 1024 x 768p at 60Hz, 70Hz, 75Hz, 87Hz
1360 x 765p at 60Hz 800 x 600p at 56Hz, 60Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz
1280 x 1024p at 60Hz, 75Hz 720 x 400p at 70Hz
1280 x 960p at 60Hz 640 x 480p at 60Hz, 67Hz, 72Hz, 75Hz
1280 x 800p at 60Hz
Learning EDID from front panel
The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever you encounter any display on the DVI output
port that cannot play video properly. Because the DVI source devices and displays may have various
level of capability in playing video, the general principle is that the source device will output the
lowest standards in video resolutions to be commonly acceptable among all DVI displays. In this
case, a 1024x768 output would probably be the safest choice. Nevertheless, the user can force the
router to learn the EDID of the lowest capable DVI display among others to make sure all displays
are capable to play the DVI signals normally by performing the procedures from the front panel of
MA-1188D:
1. Select the desired Output Port and Input Channel that the EDID of the display connected to this
specified output port can be learned for the specified input channel.
2. Press the “” button of the Output Port and “▬” button of the Input Channel at the same time
for 2 seconds.
3. Release these two buttons. The EDID of the display connected to the chosen output will be
written to the chosen input.
4. If the operation is successful, the LED of Input Channel will show (OK). If the operation is
not successful, it will show (failure).
If the user wants to restore the default EDID profile to any specified input, please follow the steps:
1. Select the desired input that needs to restore the default EDID profile matching the LED on the
Output Port (not Input Channel!).
2. Press the “” button of the Output Port and the “” button of the Input Channel at the same
time for 2 seconds.
3. Release these two buttons. The default EDID profile will be restored to the input port selected
and display on the LED of Output Port. If the operation is successful, the LED of Input Channel
will show (OK). If the operation is not successful, it will show (failure).

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SW MAIN for firmware update (for technical support only)
DIP Switch Position
Pin#1
Pin#2
Pin#3
Pin#4
Normal Operation Mode [via RS-232 port] 1
OFF [ ]
OFF [ ]
ON [ ]
OFF [ ]
Firmware Update Mode 2
Block A [main]
ON [ ]
OFF [ ]
ON [ ]
OFF [ ]
Block B [remote]
ON [ ]
ON [ ]
ON [ ]
OFF [ ]
Note
1Factory default for SW Main is pin#1-OFF [], pin#2-OFF [], pin#3- ON [], & pin#4-OFF [].
PLEASE MAINTAIN THIS SETTING AT ANYTIME FOR REGULAR USE!
2Sequence for firmware update
WARNING!
[Firmware update only can be done via RS-232 port and connection to PC set at COM1)
1. Power off the MA-1188D. Execute the firmware update program on your PC via COM1 port
connection to the RS-232 port of the MA-1188D.
2. Set the pin#1 and pin#3 of [SW Main] at ON []for firmware update mode.
3. Set pin#2 at respective positions to assign which Block to be updated.
4. Power on the MA-1188D. The firmware update program should begin this update sequence
automatically. If not, please check the RS-232 connection status between PC and MA-1188D.
5. After the OK message shows up to indicate the firmware update sequence for designated
Block is complete, please turn off the MA-1188D.
6. Repeat step 3 ~ step 6 if you want to update the firmware of the remaining Blocks.
7. Set the [SW Main] switch position to Normal Operation Mode.
8. Power on the MA-1188D.

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CHANNEL CONTROL
Method A: Push Button
1. Use the “＋”or “－”channel button on output port to select which port to be changed.
“＋”: change selected output port in ascending order
“－”: change selected output port in descending order
2. Push the “＋”or “－”channel button on Input channel to select the HDMI input source you
want to display on this selected output port in step 1 in sequential order. Once you reach the
desired input channel you want to display on this selected output port, leave it and the setting
will be effective in a few seconds.
Method B: IR Remote Control
Firstly please push one of the INPUT buttons to choose which HDMI input source you are going
to setup. After that, you can have multiple outputs playing the same content from the selected
INPUT #1 - #8 by pushing the corresponding OUTPUT buttons. The setting will be effective in a
couple of seconds.
INPUT & OUTPUT MAPPING
INPUT 1
HDMI input port #1
INPUT 2
HDMI input port #2
INPUT 3
HDMI input port #3
INPUT 4
HDMI input port #4
INPUT 5
HDMI input port #5
INPUT 6
HDMI input port #6
INPUT 7
HDMI input port #7
INPUT 8
HDMI input port #8
OUTPUT 1
HDMI output port #1
OUTPUT 2
HDMI output port #2
OUTPUT 3
HDMI output port #3
OUTPUT 4
HDMI output port #4
OUTPUT 5
HDMI output port #5
OUTPUT 6
HDMI output port #6
OUTPUT 7
HDMI output port #7
OUTPUT 8
HDMI output port #8

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FUNCTION KEY
FN +SOURCE SEL. 1
Escape System LOCK
FN +SOURCE SEL. 2
Enter System LOCK (most buttons, IR control, and RS-232 control
become inactive, except Escape System LOCK command )
Method C: Software Control through RS-232 or USB port
Software Control Menu
1. Setting button:
Click Get button to read back device ID.
Click Set button to write device ID.
HDMI Input Source
Selection Mapping
Area
HDMI Output
Port Selection
Mapping Area
Status Indicator

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Click Rename button to open the String Table.
In the String Table, assign the captions for each input and output port for easy recognition.
For example
Rename the Input1 to “Blu-ray player”, Input2 to “Sat. receiver,” input3 to “Game console,”
input4 to “AV receiver,” input5 to “HDMI camcorder,” … etc., and rename output1 to
“Conf. RM1,” output2 to “Conf. RM2,” output3 to “Lobby,” output4 to “Main projector,” …
etc.

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Click Save String Table to save the caption setting (turn effective after program restart).
Click Set Default to pop up the confirmation message below to erase the captions and reset the
string table back to default setting (turn effective after program restart).
2. Scan button:
Serial Port Scan
Click Scan button, the machine will scan the all COM
port and show them.
Select the RS232 serial port connected to the Matrix
switch.
And set device ID 255 is for all device.
Only the same device id or 255 can get the command
you sent.
Click OK. Get the new status from the Matrix switch
(the port you select.)
3. Linkage button:
Click Linkage button to read back all status.
4. Open/Close button:

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Click this button to close or open COM port.
5. Mapping button:
Select All Output
Select “set all output”, and then select the source on main
menu. You can quickly set all output to the same source.
Unselect All Output
Release output selection.
Select Input1~8-Output
Select Input Source. Then select the output port icon.
For example
Select input source 1. Then select output ports one and two. The
video and audio will be sent to ports one and two.
6. Fast Select button:
Click Fast select button. Quick setting.
Input one > Output Port one
Input two > Output Port two
…..
Click Fast select pull down menu.
Select Input Num-Output Num
Input source #1 > Output port #1
Input source #2 > Output port #2 …..
Select Input* - All Output
Send the same source to all output.
7. Output Port:
Pull down menu and select which source to be sent to this output port.
One by one setting
On main menu screen
First select input source. Then select the output ports which you want
to send the video and audio from this source. When you select the
input source, the source will change to gray. When you select the

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output port one by one, the selected output port will change to gray.
The linking line will change to yellow.
Group setting
First select output ports one by one. Then select the input source. The selected output ports
change the setting at the same time.
By using Terminal:
Baud rate: 9600
Data length: 8bit
Parity check: No
Stop bit: 1
Command Set:
COMMAND
ACTION
COMMAND
ACTION
ST
System Status
VR
Firmware Version
A1
Output A selects Input 1
E1
Output E selects Input 1
A2
Output A selects Input 2
E2
Output E selects Input 2
A3
Output A selects Input 3
E3
Output E selects Input 3
A4
Output A selects Input 4
E4
Output E selects Input 4
A5
Output A selects Input 5
E5
Output E selects Input 5
A6
Output A selects Input 6
E6
Output E selects Input 6
A7
Output A selects Input 7
E7
Output E selects Input 7
A8
Output A selects Input 8
E8
Output E selects Input 8
B1
Output B selects Input 1
F1
Output F selects Input 1
B2
Output B selects Input 2
F2
Output F selects Input 2
B3
Output B selects Input 3
F3
Output F selects Input 3
B4
Output B selects Input 4
F4
Output F selects Input 4
B5
Output B selects Input 5
F5
Output F selects Input 5
B6
Output B selects Input 6
F6
Output F selects Input 6
B7
Output B selects Input 7
F7
Output F selects Input 7
B8
Output B selects Input 8
F8
Output F selects Input 8
C1
Output C selects Input 1
G1
Output G selects Input 1
C2
Output C selects Input 2
G2
Output G selects Input 2
C3
Output C selects Input 3
G3
Output G selects Input 3
C4
Output C selects Input 4
G4
Output G selects Input 4
C5
Output C selects Input 5
G5
Output G selects Input 5

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C6
Output C selects Input 6
G6
Output G selects Input 6
C7
Output C selects Input 7
G7
Output G selects Input 7
C8
Output C selects Input 8
G8
Output G selects Input 8
D1
Output D selects Input 1
H1
Output H selects Input 1
D2
Output D selects Input 2
H2
Output H selects Input 2
D3
Output D selects Input 3
H3
Output H selects Input 3
D4
Output D selects Input 4
H4
Output H selects Input 4
D5
Output D selects Input 5
H5
Output H selects Input 5
D6
Output D selects Input 6
H6
Output H selects Input 6
D7
Output D selects Input 7
H7
Output H selects Input 7
D8
Output D selects Input 8
H8
Output H selects Input 8

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NOTICE
1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use CV-1001 or CV-5005H EDID
Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide DVI or HDMI display EDID information.
2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz
UTP cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C.
3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of Cat-5/5e/6 cables, the type of HDMI
sources, and the type of HDMI display. The testing result shows solid UTP cables (usually in the
form of 300m [1,000ft] bulk cables) can transmit a lot longer signals than stranded UTP cables
(usually in the form of fixed length patch cords). Shielded STP cables are better suited than
unshielded UTP cables. A solid UTP Cat-5e cable shows longer transmission range than
stranded STP Cat-6 cable. For long extension applications, solid UTP/STP cables are the only
viable choice.
4. EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) for Cat-5/5e/6 cables is recommended.
5. To reduce the interference among the unshielded twisted pairs of wires in Cat-5/5e/6 cable,
one can use double shielded STP cables to improve EMI problems, which is worsen in long
transmission.
6. Because the quality of the category cables has the major effect on how long the transmission
limit can achieve and how good is the received picture quality, the actual transmission range is
subject to one's choice of Cat-5/5e/6 cables. For desired resolutions greater than 1080i or
1280x1024, a Cat-6 cable is recommended.
7. If your HDMI display has multiple HDMI inputs, it is found that the first HDMI input [HDMI
input 1] generally can produce better transmission performance among all HDMI inputs.

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WARRANTY
The SELLER warrants the MA-1188D 8x8 DVI Matrix free from defects in the material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase from the SELLER or an authorized dealer.
Should this product fail to be in good working order within 1 year warranty period, The SELLER, at
its option, repair or replace the unit, provided that the unit has not been subjected to accident,
disaster, abuse or any unauthorized modifications including static discharge and power surge. This
warranty is offered by the SELLER for its BUYER with direct transaction only. This warranty is void if
the warranty seal on the metal housing is broken.
Unit that fails under conditions other than those covered will be repaired at the current price of
parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs are warranted for 90 days from the day
of reshipment to the BUYER. If the unit is delivered by mail, customers agree to insure the unit or
assume the risk of loss or damage in transit. Under no circumstances will a unit be accepted
without a return authorization number.
The warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitations, any other implied warranty or fitness or merchantability for any particular purpose, all
of which are expressly disclaimed.
Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty. Customers outside Taiwan are
responsible for shipping charges to and from the SELLER. Cables and power adapters are limited to
a 30 day warranty and must be free from any markings, scratches, and neatly coiled.
The content of this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
The SELLER assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual.
The SELLER will NOT be liable for direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such
damages. Also, the technical information contained herein regarding the MA-1188D features and
specifications is subject to change without further notice.
April, 2018
Support
For more info or tech support
http://www.siig.com/support

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