Matrix Switching System—User Manual User Manual Matrix Switcher HDMI 8x8 HX-2388 V.2011HX2388.01 Copyright and Trademarks: All rights reserved by C&C TECHNIC TAIWAN CO., LTD. No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means without written permission from the product manufacturer. Changes are periodically made to the information in this document. They will be incorporated in subsequent editions.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Before You Begin Follow all instructions marked on the device during using. Do not attempt to maintain the device by yourself, any faults, please contact your vendor. Provide proper ventilation and air circulation and do not use near water. It is better to keep it in a dry environment. The system should be installed indoor only. Install either on a sturdy rack or desk in a well-ventilated place. Only using the power Adaptor supported with the device.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Table of Contents 1.0 Matrix System Overview ..........................................................................................................4 1.0.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................4 1.0.2 Packing ...........................................................................................................................5 2.0 Features .................................
Matrix Switching System—User Manual HDMI-EP DIP Switch Settings .............................................................................................37 Input/Output Signal ...............................................................................................................39 Wiring Information & Coding...............................................................................................
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 1.0 Matrix System Overview 1.0.1 Introduction HX-2388 Matrix Switcher is high performance HDMI switching equipment combining with video and audio. It is used for input/output cross switching of image signals. Through 8 separated HDMI sources, you can also transmit images input separately to each multi-output equipments, thereby minimizing signal attenuation and ensuring high definition, integrating high fidelity graphics and audio signal output.
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Matrix Switching System—User Manual 2.0 Features HDMI Standard Compatible HDCP Compliant Supports RS-232 / Ethernet control Supports IR control Internal universal power supply 1U rack Available in 4x4, 4x8, 8x4, and 8x8 fixed I/O interfaces. Built-in Daughter Card (Board) Interfaces (LAN card optional) Mixed use either HDMI or Cat.X cables for input port and output port connection.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 4.0 Device Installation The HDMI Series Matrix device has a black metallic housing. It can be placed on a sturdy desk directly or installed on a 19-in bracket. See Figure 4-1 below: Figure 4-1 Mount the HDMI Matrix Device on a Standard Bracket 5.0 Front/Rear Panels 5.0.1 Front Panel Figure 5-1 HX-2388 Front Panel The Hx-2388 Matrix Switching System supports up to 8 Output/Input switching keys on the Front Panel allow you to switch signal quickly.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual IR1: Infrared receiver. All: This key allows you to set single input channel to all output channels. - Press the “All” key. - Select the one of the IN 1~8 keys. - The selected IN x key will deliver the signal to all output channels. - You can also press the “All” key and then the “OFF” key to disable all the displayed switching settings. OFF: Disable the entire output channels.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 5.0.2 Rear Panel Figure 5-2 HX-2388 Rear Panel The HX-2388 supports up to 8 input/output connectors (HDMI Type A or RJ-45) on the rear panel, each female terminals form the signal input/output connectors. The HX-2388 signal input/output terminal channels are numbered from right to left as OUT1~4 / IN1~8 / OUT5~8 channels. The input terminal channels supply you to connect to different equipment including DVD players and graphics workstations.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual LAN Port: Use the RJ-45 connection cable to connect the Internet and the HDMI matrix device. The entire PC at the same network can control the HDMI matrix device through the LAN port. IN1~8: Depend on the built-in modules, HDMI matrix device Input Channels are connected to the DVDs or HDMI-LP, for more information please refers to Appendix A.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0 HDMI Matrix and Peripherals Connection Figure 6-1 HDMI Matrix System Connections ) Use the HDMI-EP devices to extend the connection, please refers to the Appendix A.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0.1 Input/Output Connections Use the HDMI connecting cable to connect the Input/Output serial port (No.1 ~ No.8) to the HDMI port of the DVD Player/HDTV or HDMI-EP.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0.2 HDMI Matrix / Control Computer Connection Use the RS-232 connecting cable to connect the computer serial port (COM1 or COM2) to the RS-232 communication port of the HDMI matrix device. The computer can then be used to control the HDMI matrix after installation of application software. Aside from using the front panel keys for switching operation, you are also permitted to use the RS-232 connection port for remote operation.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual The RS-232 Leg functions are described as below: Pin No.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Figure 6-5 (b) ) The Matrix RS-232 port is defined as DCE.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 6.0.3 IR2 Connection The HDMI matrix provides you an IR BOX for more convenient to react to the controller. Please connect the IR BOX to the IR2 port that is on the rear panel. Figure 6-6 IR Connection 6.0.4 Power connection Use the included power cord to connect from the power port on the rear panel of HDMI matrix device to the outlet.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0 Matrix Application Software 7.0.1 Software Introduction The 《AV Matrix》 Matrix control software applies to different input/output matrixes. 7.0.1.1 Software Description The《AV Matrix》matrix testing software is an application tool developed for matrix testing and application.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2 RS-232 Software Configuration The software controls signal connection between the corresponding input port and output port as required. The RS-232 main configuration screen is as below: Figure 7-1 RS-232 Software Configuration Screen ) HX-2388 is HDMI switching equipment; please select the Video check box before you begin to operate the software. ) HX-2388 Device ID is fixed at 0. Scroll on the left area of the main screen to view contents as shown below.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2.1 RS-232 Main Operation Interface Refer to the main configuration screen as above, the marked blue area shows crossing matrix of output ports 01-08 and input ports 01-08. For the basic operation is described as below: Examples for Selecting Matrix Switching Functions: Example: Now there is an HX-2388 matrix having all the input/output ports properly connected to the equipment.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual the Scan to research and update the device ID and Name. Options: Allows you to configure the Port number and Baud rate. Exit: Click this button to exit the configuration screen. Save: Click this button to save the connected combinations both output ports and input ports. Load: Click this button to retrieve the previously saved settings. For more information and operations, please refer to next chapters.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2.2 Disconnect Function Keys Disable all the unused output ports. A specific example of operation is described as below: The present input and output relations are shown in Figure 7-2 below: Figure 7-2 First you have to disable the output ports including port 03、02、and 01. Step 1: First press down the output number keys 03, 02 and 01 to the right of the blue configuration area.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual The final results will be as shown in Figure 7-3 below: Figure 7-3 7.0.2.3 Select all output, Deselect all output Switching Functions （1）Select all output Function Description: You can use this function to select all the output ports to one input port. A specific example of operation is described below: Example: Now, you have an HX-2388 matrix with all input and output ports properly connected to the equipments.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2.4 Disconnect all Command Function Description: To disable all the switching functions. Press the “Disconnect all” key to disable all the connections of input and output ports. 7.0.2.5 RS-232 Memory Function Function Description: To store and retrieve the settings. Store Function Description: The Store Function saves all the present input/output switching relations to any Locations from #1 to #8 you desired.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.2.6 Options Function Activation Function: In the main configuration menu, select Options to prop up the Options Window as shown in Figure 7-6（a） Figure 7-6（a） Figure 7-6（b） Function Description: Linking Methods: In “Port number” select either COM1 port or COM2 port as shown in Figure 7-6（b）; in “Baud rate” select 9600 for signal transmission as shown in Figure 7-6 （a） 7.0.2.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.3 LAN Web Configuration Open the Browser, key in the default IP address: http://192.168.0.3 to login the AV MATRIX Control configuration screen. Once the default IP address is be changed, please use the changed IP to login. The software controls signal connection between the corresponding input port and output port as required. The LAN main configuration screen is as below: Figure 7-8 LAN Web Configuration Screen ) HDMI is integrated Video/Audio switching equipment.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Output check box, then key in example “5” value in the channel 1 output. Click anywhere on the screen, the all channel output will become “5” value. Figure 7-9 Port Key In: A Hot key that is for key in the Value1~8 quickly. Reserve and AV Sync: Not to be used for this Model. Previous and Next: Not to be used for this Model 7.0.3.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.3.2 LAN Memory Function Function Description: To store and retrieve the settings. Store Function Description (STO): The Store Function saves all the present input/output switching relations to any Locations from #1 to #8 you desired. A specific example of the Store Function is described below: Store the present input/output switching relations to Location #2. First, select Location #2, as shown in the figure below.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.3.3 LAN IP Function Activation Function: In the main configuration menu, select Options button to prop up the Windows Internet Explorer dialog box, click “OK” to show the IP configuration screen as shown in Figure 7-11 Figure 7-13 In the Network Settings configuration, you can set the IP information by yourself (Fix IP) or click the Enable DHCP check box to get the IP from the DHCP (Float IP). ) Click the Default button to restore to default IP address.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 7.0.3.4 Other Application The software utility will show you at least 32 units Device ID and Name. You can click the Console down list to select which device that you want to configure output /input values as Figure 7-14. The entire connected Device name will be showed on the Console List as Figure 7-15. For this model, the software utility only shows an ID: 00 for the Name: HX-2388 presently.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 8.0 Operation Examples Example 1: Switch the NO.1 input signal to the NO.2 output channel. Key LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channel will begin to flicker. 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel. Example 2: Switch the NO.1 and NO.2 input signals to each NO.1 and NO.2 output channels. Key LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.1 key of the output channel, then the input channel will begin to flicker. 2.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Example 3: Delete “All” settings. Key LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channels will begin to flicker. 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel. 3. Press the ALL key on the front panel, and then press the OFF key to cancel all the settings.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Example 4: “STO” and “RCL” functions. Key LCD Display Operation 1. Press the NO.2 key of the output channel, then the input channels will begin to flicker. 2. Press the NO.1 key of the Input channel. 3. Press the STO key on the front panel. The Store Memory begins to flicker about 8 seconds. 4. Press the NO.1 key of the output channel to save the setting in the NO.1 channel. 5. Press the ALL key on the front panel, and then press the OFF key to cancel the setting. 6.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual 9.0 Troubleshooting 1. What to do if the HDMI matrix front panel keys switching not responsive? Answer: The HDMI matrix front panel keys employ scanning testing and require longer response time. Press the keys for 2 seconds and then release. This way, key switching will be responsive in operation. 2. What to do if matrix does not display or color display is abnormal after hot plug? Answer: Switching of the matrix system goes through the IC chips.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Answer: It could be that the equipment power is not properly grounded. You must properly ground your equipment; otherwise product life can easily be shortened. 7. What to do if the LCD displays normally and the communication port has return code but no image output? Answer: (1) It could be that the output/input connectors got loosen. Simply replace the connectors. (2) It could be the connection cable short-circuited. Simply replace the cable.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Appendix A HDMI-EP (Optional) The extension of HDMI video signal device is up to 60 meter away by using HDMI extender and two CAT.5 cables. HDMI extender is ideal for: Test bench facilities Data Center Help desks HDMI-LP (Local) HDMI-RP (Remote) HDMI-EP Features Support 480p/720p/1080i/1080p. HDTV resolution up to 1080p (8Bit) / 30 meter. (Cat.5) HDTV resolution up to 1080p (12Bit) / 20 meter.(Cat.6e) Compliant with the specification of HDMI.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual HDMI-EP Specifications Function HDMI-LP HDMI-RP Input Connector 1 HDMI A-Type Female 2 RJ-45 Female Output Connector 2 RJ-45 Female 1 HDMI A-Type Female Max. Resolution 1080p(12Bit) Cable Distance 60 m (Max.) Power Adapter (Min.) DC 5V Housing Metal Weight Dimensions (LxWxH) 141g 140g 70x60x25 mm HDMI-EP Installation 1. Turn off the DVD and HDTV. 2. Connect the HDMI extension cable between the DVD and the “HDMI In” port of HDMI-LP. 3.
Matrix Switching System—User Manual HDMI-EP DIP Switch Settings Local SW De-Emphasis De-Emphasis Pin1,Pin2 Level in mVpp Level in dB On, On 1200 0 On, Off 850 -3 Off, On 600 -6 Off, Off 426 -9 Pin3: Equalization On: Enables Off: Disables Remote SW Pin1,Pin2,Pin3 EQ (dB) On, On, On 9 On, On, Off 14 On, Off, On 18 On, Off, Off 21 Off, On, On 24 Off, On, Off 26 Off, Off, On 28 Off, Off, Off 30 Test Equipment: SONY KLV-40W300A PS3 HDMI Cable 1m x2 480p/720p/1080i 12Bit (Beld
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Test Equipment: SONY KLV-40W300A DIGITAL VIDEO GENERATOR VG-859B HDMI Cable 1m x2 EIA640x480p@60 8Bit (Belden 1583A) Cable Distance Local SW Pin1, Pin2, Pin3 Remote SW Pin1, Pin2, Pin3 60m On, On, On Off, Off, Off EIA1280x720p@60 8Bit /EIA1920x1080i@60 8Bit (Belden 1583A) Cable Distance Local SW Pin1, Pin2, Pin3 Remote SW Pin1, Pin2, Pin3 < 40m Off, Off, Off On, Off, Off > 40m Off, Off, Off Off, Off, Off EIA1920x1080p@60 8Bit (Belden 1583A) 10m On,
Matrix Switching System—User Manual Input/Output Signal Pin # Signal Pin # Signal 1 TMDS Data 2+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 12 TMDS Clock - 3 TMDS Data 2- 13 CEC 4 TMDS Data 1+ 14 5 TMDS Data 1 Shield 15 SCL 6 TMDS Data 1- 16 SDA 7 TMDS Data 0+ 17 DDC/CEC Ground 8 TMDS Data 0 Shield 18 +5 Power 9 TMDS Data 0- 19 Hot Plug Detect 10 TMDS Clock+ Reserved (N.C.
