ZUUM Media MAH8X8 User manual

HDMI 8x8 Matrix Switcher with
Full 3D Support
User Manual
MAH8X8
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Our MAH8X8 has been tested for conformance to today’s safety regulations and requirements and has
been certified for international use. Please be careful though because just like any other electronic
device;the MAH8X8 should be used with care. Please read and follow the safety instructions to protect
yourself from possible injury and to reduce 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 a safe distance away from your device and assure that the placement of this unit is on a
stable surface
●Use only the power adapter,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
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.............................................................................. 3
CONNECTION DIAGRAM.................................................................................... 3
PANEL DESCRIPTIONS...................................................................................... 4
OPERATION APPROACH.................................................................................... 5
EDID LEARNING.................................................................................................17
FAQ.................................................................................................................... 18
WARRANTY....................................................................................................... 19
SAFETY'AND'NOTICE'

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The ZuumMedia MAH8X8 provides the most reliable and cost effective solution in the market to switch
high definition video plus multi-channel (up to 7.1-channel) digital audio from any of the four HDMI sources to
the remote displays at the same time. Simple and easy setup with auto signal equalization and amplification
(no dipswitches or dials to adjust) ensuresthe best possible picture quality and sound transmission. This is a
perfect solution to use in home theaters, conference or presentation rooms, schools, commercial and retail
environments or wherever you need HDTV distribution.
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•Supports high resolution video up to 1080p@60Hz or 1920X1200
•Deep Color (36bit) support and 3D
•HDCP compliant
•View any HDMI source on one or more displays at the same time
•Supports LPCM, Dolby AC3, TrueHD, DTS-HD
•EDID management, default, learn and auto EDID from displays
•HDMI outputs can be switched to any HDMI inputs by using the front panel buttons, IR remote control,
RS-232 and Ethernet control
•Easy installation, includes ears for rack-mounting and wall-mounting
•Fast response time, 2 to 5 seconds per channel switch
•Firmware upgradeable
•MAH8X8
•IR Receiver
•12VDC 5A Power Supply
•IR Remote Control
•Rack-Mounting ear set
•User Manual
INTRODUCTION'
FEATURES'
PACKAGE'CONTENTS'

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Model:
MAH8X8
Technical
Product type
True 8x8 matrix
HDMI compliance
HDMI Deep Color & full 3D
HDCP compliance
Yes
Video bandwidth
Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps]
Video support
480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 36-bit color
Audio support
Surround sound (up to 7.1ch) or stereo digital audio
ESD protection
[1] Human body model —±19kV [air-gap discharge] & ±12kV [contact discharge]
[2] Core chipset —±8kV
PCB stack-up
4-layer board [impedance control —differential 100Ω; single 50Ω]
Input
8x HDMI / 1x RS-232 / 1x Ethernet / 1x IR socket for IR receiver
Output
8x HDMI
HDMI Input selection
Push-in button / IR remote control / RS-232 control / Ethernet control
IR remote control
Electro-optical characteristics: p= 25° / Carrier frequency: 38kHz
HDMI connector
Type A [19-pin female]
RJ-45 connector
WE/SS 8P8C with 2 LED indicators
RS-232 connector
DE-9 [9-pin D-sub female]
3.5mm connector
[SystemIR]Receives IR commands from remote control
Mechanical
Enclosure
Metal case
Temperature
Operation: 32 to 104°F, Storage: -4 to 140°F, Humidity: up to 95%
Dimensions
17.3"(w) x 1.7"(h) x 6.1"(d)
Weight -lbs
4.48
Mounting
1U rack-mounting ears and wall hanging holes
Power supply
12VDC 5A
Power consumption
20 Watts (Max)
SPECIFICATIONS'

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Before installation, please make sure all devices you are connecting are turned off.
1) Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix MAH8X8.
2) Connect all display to HDMI Outputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix MAH8X8.
3) Connect the +12V 5A DC power supply to the 8x8 HDMI Matrix MAH8X8.
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HARDWARE'INSTALLATION'
CONNECTION DIAGRAM'

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Front Panel
1. Source Status: Input source indicator LED
2. IR Sensor: IR sensor for receiving IR commands from IR remote
3. Output Push Button & 7-segment LED: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of display
channel & LED display for output ports
4. Input Push Button & 7-segment LED: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of input
source & LED display for input channels
Rear Panel
5. RS-232: RS-232 control port
6. Ethernet: Ethernet control port
7. Input 1-8: HDMI inputs
8. Output 1-8: HDMI outputs
9. System IR Receiver: Ext. IR receiver
10. +12V DC: 12V DC power jack
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Method A: Push-in Button
1. IN/OUT MAP
1) Use the “+”or “-“ output push button to select the number of display
2) Use the “+”or “-“ input push button to select the number of input source
“+”: change selected input/output port in ascending order
“-” : change selected input/output port in descending order
After you select the desired input/output port, the LED will blink twice and the setting will be effective
2. Save Mapping Mode
1) Keep pushing “output+ (save)”button until the output LED shows “d.” to enter the Save Mapping Mode.
2) Use the “+”or “-“ input push button to select the mapping configuration (1~8) which you want to save
current input/output mapping
3) After you select the desired mapping configuration number, the LED will blink twice and the mapping
setting will be saved
4) If you push the “output-(preset)”button before the mapping setting is saved, the LED will show “一”“一”to
quit the Save Mapping Mode
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3. Preset Mapping Mode
1) Keep pushing “output-(preset)”button until the output LED shows “P.” to enter the Preset Mapping
Mode.
2) Use the “+”or “-“ input push button to select the saved mapping configuration (1~8) which you want to
recall
3) After you select the desired mapping configuration number, the LED will blink twice and the mapping
setting will be effective
4) If you push the “output+ (save)”button before the mapping setting is effective, the LED will show
“一”“一”to quit the Preset Mapping Mode
4. Default EDID Mode
1) Push “input+ (default)”button to select the input channel which you want to learn default EDID and then
keep pushing “input+ (default)”button when you select your desired input channel
2) Push the “+”or “-” output push button and then the LED will show “E”“d” one time to enter Learn Default
EDID Mode
3) Use “+”or “-” output push button to select the default EDID mode(1~8)
4) Release “input+ (default)”button after selecting the desired default EDID mode, and then the LED will
blink twice and the setting will be effective
5) It will quit the Learn Default EDID Mode if you push the “input-(learn)”button before the setting is
effective
6) The LED will show “0”“0” if the setting is successful
TheLEDwill show “F”“F” if the setting has failed
5. EDID Learning Mode
1) Push “input-(learn)”button to select the input channel which you want to learn EDID from HDMI output
and then keep pushing “input-(learn)”button when you select your desired input channel
2) Push the “+”or “-” output push button and then the LED will show “E”“L” one time to enter Learn Output
EDID Mode
3) Use “+”or “-” output push button to select the output port number
4) Release “input-(learn)”button after selecting the desired output port number, and then the LED will blink
twice and the setting will be effective
5) It will quit the Learn Output EDID Mode if you push the “input+ (default)”button before the setting is
effective
6) The LED will show “0”“0” if the setting is successful
The LED will show “F”“F” if the setting has failed

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Method B: IR Remote Control
1. IN/OUT Switch
Push two buttonson the IR Remote to select the correct Output to Input.
Example: Connecting Output 3 to Input 2
Push the output number button “3” then the input number button “2” to link Output 3 to Input 2.
2. Function Key
Button
Function
OFF
Standby mode
ON
Power on the matrix switcher
MUTE
Turn off output’s video and audio
STATUS
Preset output status
SAVE
Save current mapping mode
PRESET
Preset mapping mode
DEFAULT EDID
Begin default EDID selection
LEARN EDID
Begin EDID learning from one output
CLEAR
Clear the previous IR operation procedure
TAKE
Trigger the previous setting
F1
Reserved
F2
Reserved
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Operation
Procedure
7-Segment LED
Mute Output
Mute + Output (1~8)+ Take
1. Press “MUTE” button
-
0
2. Press output number key “3” to select Output 3
3
0
Ex: Mute Output 3
3.Press “TAKE” button
3
0
Output Status
Status + Output (1~8)+ Take
1.Press “STATUS” button
-
-
2.Press output number key “4” to select Output 4
4
-
Ex: Output 4
(Input 2)
3.Press “TAKE” button
4
2
Save Current Mapping
Save + Output (1-8 storage site) + Take
1.Press “SAVE” button
d
-
2.Press output number key “5” to select the storage
site 5
d
5
Ex: Save current
mapping to 5
3.Press “TAKE” button
Preset Mapping
Preset + Output (1-8 storage site) + Take
1.Press “PRESET” button
P
-
2.Press output number key “5” to select the storage
site 5
P
5
Ex: Preset saved
mapping from 5
3.Press “TAKE” button
Learn default EDID
Default EDID + Output (1-8 default EDID) + Input
1~8)+ Take
1.Press “DEFAULT EDID” button
E
d
2.Press number key “2” to select default EDID2
2
d
3.Press number key “3”to select Input 3
2
3
Ex: Default EDID 2
Input 3
4.Press “TAKE” button
0 F
0 (success) F(fail)
Learn Output EDID
Learn + Output (1~8)+ Input (1~8)+ Take
1.Press “LEARN” button
E
L
2.Press number key “4” to select Output 4
4
L
3. Press number key “3” to select Input 3
4
3
Ex: Learn Output 4
Input 3
4.Press “TAKE” button
0 F
0 (success) F(fail)

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Method C: Software Control through RS-232 port / Ethernet port
1. System Requirement
1) OS Information: MS WinXP/7
2) Baud rates: 9600
3) Software size: 3 MB
4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB
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Version Button for FW/ SW
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EDID Button
2
RS-232 Button
9
Firmware Update Button
3
Ethernet Button
10
Network Button
4
COM Port Selection
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Mapping Button
5
Connect/Disconnect Status
12
Default Reset Button
6
Connect Button
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In/Out Switch Button
7
Power On/Off Button
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Mute Output Button
2. Connecting matrix and controller
Step1: Use RS-232 cable to connect the RS-232 port on matrix and PC
Step2: Open the software and then choose the correct com port
Step3: Click connection button “ ”
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5
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Step4: Make sure the connection status is on connected status “ ”
3. FW/SW Version Button
Click “ ” button to show version information
4. RS-232 Button
1) Click “ ” button to switch to RS-232 function.
2) If RS-232 is connected, the button will show the sign image to let you know.
5. Ethernet Button
1) Click “ ” button to switch to Ethernet function
2) If Ethernet is connected, the button will show the sign image to let you know.
6. COM Port Selection
Click “ ” button to select COM Port
7. Connection Status
1) Connected Status:
2) Connecting Status:
3) Disconnected Status:
8. Connect/Disconnect Button
Click this button “ ” to change connection status

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9. Power On/Off Button
Click this button to power on/off
“ ” Power on status(Blue): Click this button to power off device(Standby Mode)
“ ” Power off status(Red): Click this button to power on device
10.EDID Button
1) Learn EDID from Default
a) Select Default EDID(1-8 Default EDID)
b) Select Input
c) Click “Learn” button to learn default EDID

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2) Load EDID File to Input
a) Select Input
b) Click “Load” button to select the EDID file
3) Learn EDID From Display
a) Select Output
b) Select Input
c) Click “Learn” button to learn display EDID
4) Create EDID File
a) Click “Create”button to create EDID file
b) Select the EDID content
c) Click “Save EDID on Computer” to save the generated EDID as a file

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5) View EDID Content
a) Select Input, HDMI output, or From File
b) Click “View” button to read the EDID and analysis
c) Click “Save As”to save the read EDID as a file on computer
11.Firmware Update Button
Step1: Make sure RS-232 is connecting and the connecting status is “ ”
Step2: Click ”FIRMWARE UPDATE” Button and then will be a pop-up windows
Step3: Click “Load File” to select the firmware file which you want to update
Step4: Click “Break” button
Step5: Quickly pull out and reconnect the power input connector
Step6: Click “Start” button and the firmware will start writing

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12.Network Button
Step1: Make sure the connection status is on connected status “ ”
Step2: Connect matrix to network through IP control port
Step3: Click “NETWORK” Button and then will be a pop-up windows
Step4: Click “Read From Device” to read the device IP address
Step5: Select “Ethernet” button and then will be a pop-up windows
Step6: Key in the device IP address to the pop-up windows and click OK
Step7: Click the Connect Button “ ”to connect then you start control by Ethernet
*Remark: Switch controlling by clicking the shortcut button
RS-232 Button:
Click the button and then click “Connect Button” to start
Ethernet Button:
Click the button and then click “Connect Button” to start

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13.Mapping Button
1) Save Mapping:
a) Select Mapping(1-8)
b) Click “Save” button to save current mapping
2) Preset Mapping:
a) Select Mapping(1-8)
b) Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved
3) Rename Mapping:
a) Renamethe mapping(Mapping1-Mapping8)
b) Click “Confirm” button to confirm the change
14.Default Reset Button
Click this button to do factory default reset
The default-reset process will take about 80 to 90 seconds
15.In/Out Switch Button
Click the button on the checkerboard to select Input & Output port

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User can click the input number button to let all outputs select the same input
Ex: All outputs select input 3
16.Mute Output Button
Click the circle button to turn off output’s video and audio
Ex: Mute Output 2

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The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever you encounter any display on the HDMI output
port that cannot play audio and video properly. Because the HDMI source devices and displays may have
various level of capability in playing audio and video, the general principle is that the source device will output
the lowest standards in audio format and video resolutions to be commonly acceptable among all HDMI
displays. In this case, a 720p stereo HDMI signal output would be probably the safest choice. Nevertheless,
the user can force the matrix to learn the EDID of the lowest capable HDMI display among others to make
sure all displays are capable to play the HDMI signals normally.
There are THREE methods to do EDID Learning as below,
1. Front Panel Push-in Button: Please refer to the Control & Operation / Method A: Push-in Button
(Page 5.)
2. IR Remote Control: Please refer to the Control & Operation / Method B: IR Remote Control (Page
7.)
3. Software Control: Please refer to the Control & Operation / Method C: Software Control through
RS-232 port / Ethernet port (Page 9.)
There are eight embedded default EDID as below,
1. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch
2. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 2D & 7.1ch
3. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 3D & 2ch
4. Full-HD(1080p@60)-24bit 3D & 7.1ch
5. HD(1080i@60)(720p@60)-24bit 2D & 2ch
6. HD(1080i@60)(720p@60)-24bit 2D & 7.1ch
7. Full-HD(1080p@60)-36bit 2D & 2ch
8. Full-HD(1080p@60)-36bit 2D & 7.1ch
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QCan every TV work with the HDMI matrix?
ABasically, the answer is YES. But if your TV cannot support 1080p, please refer the EDID LEARNING
section to learn EDID from your TV.
QWhat is EDID? Why do I need to learn EDID?
AEDID contains the whole information of the display such as the resolution and audio setting which this
display can support. Therefore, based on the EDID information, media player will pick up the most
suitable resolution and audio setting to the display. In order to faithfully transmit the EDID information
from display to the media player, learning EDID from display to this device is necessary.
QWhat should I do to learn EDID for the matrix?
ADue to the limitation of HDMI, the source device can only output one format of video and audio. In
other words, the source device cannot output 720p and 1080p video at the same time, or output
stereo and surround sound at the same time. Therefore, you may need to manually setup each HDMI
input for desirable audio/video output format. The mechanism of EDID Learning is to pick up the HDMI
display with the lowest capability among the ones you would use for this input source. For example, if
user would like to play the Input-2 upon output-2, output-3 and output-4, and only output-3 cannot
support 1080p [support up to 720p only], please learn the EDID from the display connected to the
output-3 at the Input-2 port. Of course, if outpt-3 would get the HDMI signals from every HDMI input,
please learn EDID information from output3 to all four HDMI inputs. For more information about EDID
Learning, please refer to EDID LEARNING section.
QMy TV can support 1080p, but why is there no audio?
Afactory default EDID of this device is 1080p & 2ch audio. However, there would be a problem after you
change to use 1080p & 7.1ch if the TV cannot support 7.1ch audio. Please use the default EDID,
1080p & 2ch audio.
QWhen I connect an audio amplifier (AV receiver) between TV and the matrix to extract 7.1ch
audio, why is there no audio?
ABasically, the default EDID of the chosen input can support 7.1ch audio, but the problem is that the
EDID of the amplifier still cannot match the default setting. Therefore, the best method is to learn
EDID from the amplifier directly. Please refer to EDID LEARNING section and follow the steps to learn
the EDID. When learning EDID from the amplifier, user just needs to connect the matrix and amplifier.
QWhen I play the same content upon multi-displays, why does the TV equipped with an
amplifier have 7.1ch audio and the others don't have 7.1ch audio or stereo?
ADue to the limitation of HDMI, the source only can choose one video and one audio format to play,
which can be either 1080p and 7.1ch or 1080p and stereo audio. It means when the user sets the
matrix at 1080p and 7.1ch, the source will only play the content under this format. Therefore if the TV
cannot decode 7.1ch audio, there is definitely no audio.
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