Zigen hxl-88 User manual

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HXL-88
8x8 4K Video Matrix with De-Embedded Digital Audio
4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDCP 2.2
ZigNet Full Web Interface and System Diagnostics

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Do not use this product near water.
2. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
3. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
4. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
5. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
6. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
7. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
8. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
9. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open flame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.

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Warranty Information
Powered Product Warranty
Zigen, Inc. warrants its powered products against any defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of three years from the date of invoice. Touchscreen displays
carry a one year parts and labor warranty. If a malfunction occurs during the warranty
period, Zigen, Inc. will repair or replace a product to its original operating condition. A
return authorization number must be obtained from Zigen, Inc. before products are
returned for service.
Non-Powered and Cable Products - Lifetime Limited Performance Warranty
Zigen, Inc. warrants that its non-powered products and cable products will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for as long as you or your customer owns the
product. All Zigen non-powered products and cables are designed and engineered to
meet and exceed performance specifications. If, at anytime, the product fails due to
manufacturer defect, Zigen will repair or replace the product to ensure that it meets
original performance specifications. Reduced performance due to normal wear and tear,
or damages caused by misuse or negligence will not be covered. Zigen will test and
evaluate all non-powered and cable products claimed defective. Products must be
shipped to Zigen, prepaid along with proof of purchase only after obtaining a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from the Zigen. This statement of policy is in
lieu of any other policy expressed or implied and no representative or person is
authorized to assume any other liability or adopt any other policy for Zigen without our
written consent.
Return Policy
If you would like to return a Zigen product, it can be done within 30 days of purchase for
a full refund, less shipping and handling. Zigen will not be responsible for shipping and
handling of product returns. Returns will only be accepted of products with proof of
purchase, products in the original packaging with zero to minimal use and a Return
Merchandise Authorization RMA number provided by Zigen.

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Licensing
This product uses software that is subject to open source licenses, lwIP is licensed
under the BSD license:
Copyright (c) 2001-2004 Swedish Institute of Computer Science.
All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification,
are permitted provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice,
this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice,
this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation
and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products
derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
This Software is provided by the author “as is and any express or implied warranties
including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall the author be liable for any direct,
indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not
limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or
business interruption) However caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract,
strict liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use
of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.

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Contacting Zigen
Technical Support
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
9:00AM - 5:00PM (PST)
Email
[email protected]
Web
www.zigencorp.com
Mailing Address
Zigen Corp.
c/o Customer Service
6934 Canby Avenue
Suite 107
Reseda CA 91335
USA

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Features
8 SPDIF ports provide de-embedded HDMI audio output
Supports 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4
Supports HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 compatible, and is backward compatible to the earlier versions
Transmits 4Kx2K@60Hz 4:4:4 signal up to 16.4 feet (5m) via HDMI port
Provides powerful EDID management tools, built-in EDID may be modified through ZigNet
Controllable via front panel button, IR, RS232, TCP/IP or ZigNet
LCD screen shows real-time I/O connection status
Convenient firmware upgrade through Ethernet port
Easy installation with rack-mounting design

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Packing List
The HXL-88, packaged with the following items:
1 x HXL-88
2 x Mounting ears
6 x Screws
4 x Plastic cushions
1 x RS-232 cable
1 x IR remote
1 x Power adaptor (24VDC 2.71A)
1 x User manual
If any of these products are not present upon first opening of the package,
please contact Zigen or your reseller.
© 2018 Zigen, Corp. All Rights Reserved.
All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Zigen, Corp. reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging,
and any accompanying documentation without prior written notice.

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Front Panel ................................................................................................ 9
Back Panel ................................................................................................ 10
Get Started
Using the Front Panel ................................................................................ 11
Using the IR Remote ................................................................................. 12
Installation ................................................................................................. 13
Application Diagram .................................................................................. 14
Connection & Access
Connecting to ZigNet ................................................................................ 15
Accessing ZigNet ..................................................................................... 16
RS-232 Configuration ............................................................................... 17
Telnet IP Configuration ............................................................................. 18
System Control
Using ZigNet (Full Web Interface & System Diagnostics)
Introduction to ZigNet ............................................................................... 19
Navigation Bar .......................................................................................... 20
Control Page ............................................................................................. 21
Diagnostics Page ..................................................................................... 22
Alert Page ................................................................................................. 23
Admin Page ............................................................................................... 24
RS-232 / IP Communication Protocol ....................................................... 25-30
RS-232 / Telnet IP Commands ................................................................. 31-32
Appendix
Specifications ............................................................................................ 33
Diagnostics Specifications ........................................................................ 34
Glossary .................................................................................................... 35
Putty Example ........................................................................................... 36-37
Infrared (IR) Protocol ................................................................................ 38-72

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Front Panel
1 POWER
Illuminates red when power is on, turns green in standby mode, and blinks red
when upgrading.
2 IR SENSOR
Built-in IR sensor, receive IR signal sent from IR remote.
3 LCD SCREEN
Displays real-time operation status.
4 INPUT SELECTOR
Total 8 input selector buttons, select one of the buttons to switch input source.
5 OUTPUT SELECTOR
Total 8 output selector buttons, select one of the buttons to select output channel.
6 MENU / NAVIGATION SELECTOR
Used to navigate the front panel menu and submenus.
Introduction

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Back Panel
Introduction
1TCP/IP
Connect control PC for TCP/IP or 3rd party control.
2IR IN
Connects to 3rd party control system to control the Matrix Switcher.
3RS-232
Serial control port, connect with control device.
4SPDIF
Audio output ports for de-embedded HDMI audio, 8 in total.
5INPUTS
HDMI input ports, 8 in total, connect with HDMI sources.
6OUTPUTS
HDMI output ports, 8 in total, connect to HDMI zones.
7DC 24V
Connect with 24VDC 2.71A power adaptor.
8GROUND
Connect to earth ground.

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Using the Front Panel
Get Started
Cross-point Switching
Input/ Output 1-8 Buttons: Select an Input (top row of buttons) to route to desired Outputs (bottom
row of buttons), a pair of Input and Output buttons will blink once a valid route has been made.
Menu
Switch Info: Displays the video connection matrix
EDID Management:
- View Output EDID: Displays EDID name of selected output. Selected output can be changed
by pressing MENU button again.
- View Input EDID: Displays EDID name of selected input. Selected input can be changed by
pressing MENU button again.
- Set Input EDID: Choose the desired EDID of the selected input by using the UP/DOWN
buttons. Selected Input can be changed by pressing the MENU button again
Network:
- View IP Address: Displays the IP address
- Set DHCP Options: Select between DHCP and Static by using the UP/DOWN buttons.
- Set Static IP: Use UP/DOWN buttons to increase and decrease the IP address. Use the MENU
button to cycle through the address fields.

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Using the IR Remote
Get Started
Inputs
Input channel selection buttons, same with the corresponding front panel buttons
Outputs
Output channel selection buttons, same with the corresponding front panel buttons
Menu
ALL:
Select all inputs/outputs.
To connect an input to all outputs:
Example: Input 1 to all Outputs:
→ Press INPUTS 1 + ALL + ENTER
EDID:
1) One input port learns the EDID data from one output port.
Example: Input 2 learns EDID data from output 4:
→ Press EDID + INPUTS 2 + OUTPUTS 4+ ENTER
2) All input ports learn EDID data from one output port.
Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 3:
→ Press EDID + ALL + OUTPUTS 3 + ENTER
CLEAR: Withdraw button.
ENTER: Confirm operation.

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Installation
Get Started
Video
1. Use an HDMI cable to connect an UltraHD sources to the Input on the back
panel of the unit. The Zigen locking HDMI cable is recommended for a sturdy
connection.
2. Use an HDMI cable to connect up to right displays to the Outputs on the back panel of the unit.
The Zigen locking HDMI cable is recommended for a sturdy connection.
The HDMI cable can then be connected in any of the following ways:
• Connect the HDMI cable to an Ultra HD display.
• Connect the HDMI cable to another Zigen switch or splitter, for cascading purposes.
Power
3. Connect the included 24V-DC power supply to the 24V-DC power receptacle on the rear panel
of the switch.
4. Connect the power supply to an electrical outlet.

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Application Diagram (sample)
Get Started

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Connection & Access
Network Setup Option 1:
Connect the unit and a computer into a router or switch.
Network Setup Option 2:
Connect a computer directly into the unit by using an Ethernet crossover cable
Connecting to ZigNet

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Connection & Access
Accessing ZigNet
IP Address Retrieval
Option A:
1. Open the browser of your choice.
2. Type in the hostname in the address bar if using Windows or hostname.local if using a Mac or
Linux
Requirements:
Must have netbios support on Windows, Bonjour on Mac, or mDNS searcher like Avahi on Linux.
Option B:
1. Press the menu button.
2. Navigate to the “Network” submenu using the up/down buttons.
3. Press menu while “Network” is selected.
4. Press menu while “View IP address” is selected.
5. The IP address should be shown.
**Note: If the IP address field is blank, the HXL88 is trying to resolve an IP address.

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RS-232 Configuration
Connection & Access
Configuring an RS-232 Connection
1. Connect the RS-232 port on the back of the HXL-88 to a computer using an RS-232 cable.
2. Open a hyper terminal app of your choice (Putty recommended) on a computer.
See page 29 for Putty example in Appendix
3. Enter default settings shown below:
Baud Rate: 9600
Data Bits: 8
Stop Bits: 1
Parity: None
Flow Control: None
4. Your unit should now be connected.

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Telnet IP Configuration
Configuring a Telnet IP Connection
1. Connect the HXL-88 to the network or with a crossover cable.
2. Open a Telnet client application of your choice (Putty recommended) on a computer.
3. Enter the IP address or host name of your HXL-88 and set the port to 23.
4. Once connected you will receive a welcome message.
Connection & Access

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Using ZigNet
Introduction
ZigNet provides easy management of all features used by the HXL-88.
ZigNet is a highly functional web server that is accessible either remotely across the
Internet or directly with a connection between a personal computer on a local area
network, or a connection directly to the Ethernet connector on the back panel of the unit.
The following is the Welcome page for ZigNet, requesting login information.
System Control
Logging In
1. Launch web browser.
2. Type the IP address of the unit
in the address bar.
3. The login page will be displayed.
4. Enter Username and Password.
Default Username: admin
Default Password: Zigen
5. Press Submit.

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Using ZigNet
System Control
Navigation Bar
From the navigation bar, select the appropriate link to get to the corresponding page.
The blue bar below the link indicates that the page is selected.
Control Page
Allows the user to switch the inputs for the outputs, change EDID settings and adjust
audio settings.
Diagnostics Page
Allows the user to monitor video signals and system vitals.
Alert Page
Allows the user to receive customizable email alerts.
Admin Page
Allows the user to change administration settings and save installation notes.