8x8 HDMI™ Matrix Switcher with IR & 3D Support User’s Guide Model no. PT-MA-HD88-C Designed in Germany Made in Taiwan © 2010 PureLink GmbH. All rights reserved. www.purelink.
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ............................................................................................................................. 3 1. Safety and Notice..................................................................................................................... 3 2. Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3 3. Package Contents ..............................
Section 1: Getting Started 1. Safety and Notice Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future reference. The PT-MA-HD88-C 8x8 HDMI™ Matrix Switcher with IR & 3D Support has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the PT-MA-HD88-C should be used with care.
— Allows controlling local HDMI sources such as DVD and TiVo by attached IR extender from remote receiver to matrix master — Extends video signal up to 35m (115 feet) over single CAT.X at 1080p and likely longer with better HDMI source device (such as PS3), better grade HDMI display (such as Sony X-series HDTV), and better quality solid CAT6 cable — Easy installation with rack-mounting and wall-mounting designs for master and receiver respectively — Fast response time – 2~5 seconds for channel switch 3.
. Panel Descriptions FRONT PANEL — PT-MA-HD88-C, transmitting unit (TX) 1. VFD window 2. Input Push Button: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of input source & LED display for input channels 3. Output Push Button: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of display channel & LED display for output ports 4. Push Button: Select the needed function 5.SET: To confirm the function which had been selected. 6.
FRONT PANEL — PT-MA-HD88-C, receiving unit (RX) Signal Level: Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI signals. The HDMI signal level varies from strongest (0) to weakest (7) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance. Please adjust the signal level from strongest to weakest and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally.
6. IR Pass-through IR Extenders IR Blaster IR Receiver IR Sockets PT-MA-HD88-C All IR Out: The default location for IR blaster to transmit all IR command signals received from any of the four remote receivers to all of the HDMI sources. IR BLASTER 1-8: IR blaster connected here can only transmit IR command signals from the remote receivers that are setting at respective input channel from 1 to 8.
7. Installation — Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI over CAT.X matrix master PT-MA-HD88-C. — Connect each CAT.X output port on the PT-MA-HD88-C to respective CAT.X input on the remote receiver PT-E-HD10. — Connect each HDMI output on receiver to HDMI displays. — Connect IR blaster to the PT-MA-HD88-C and direct the IR blaster to point towards the built-in IR receiver of the HDMI source devices.
Section 2: Operation approach Mode Selection Pressing UP(↑) or DOWN(↓) button to select among 4 different modes – Save Mapping Mode, Preset Mapping Mode, Default EDID Mode, EDID Learning Mode, and Status Mode 1. Save Mapping Mode 1) Pushing “Left (←)”button, to enter the Save Mapping Mode.
2) Use the “Right (→)“ input push button to get into the selection of the saved mapping configuration, and use “UP (↑) & DOWN (↓)” (1~8) to choose which mapping you want 3) After you select the desired mapping configuration number, the number will be twinkled. Then, press the SET button, the device will show the selected mapping. 4) press LEFT(←) button to go back to pre-layer 3.
Method B: IR Remote Control 1. IN/OUT Switch Operation Procedure IN/OUT Switch Output Number (1~8) + Input Number (1~8) Ex: Input 2 1. Press output number key “3” to select Output 3 To Output 3 2. Press input number key “2” to select Input 2 7-Segment LED 3 3 2 1 2 2.
Operation Mute Output Procedure Mute + A~H(Output 1~8) + Take 1. Press “MUTE” button Ex: Mute Output 3 2. Press number key “C” to select Output 3 3.Press “TAKE” button Output Status Ex: Output 4 2.Press number key “D” to select Output 4 (Input 2) 3.Press “TAKE” button Ex: Save current 2.Press number key “E” to select the storage site 5 mapping to 5 3.Press “TAKE” button Ex: Preset saved 2.Press number key “E” to select the storage site 5 mapping from 5 3.Press “TAKE” button 2.
Method C: Software Control through RS-232 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 1 2 6 7 3 9 8 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 FW/SW Version Button COM Port Selection Connection Status Connect/Disconnect Button Power On/Off Button EDID Button 7 8 9 10 11 12 www.purelink.
2. Step by step for connecting matrix and controller Step1: Use RS-232 cable to connect the RS-232 port on matrix and controller Step2: Open the software and then choose the correct com port Step3: Click connection button “ ” Step4: Make sure the connection status is on connected status “ ” 3. FW/SW Version Button Click “ ” button to show version information 4. COM Port Selection Click “ ” button to select COM Port 5.
8. EDID Button 1) a) b) c) Learn EDID from Default Select Default EDID(1-8 Default EDID) Select Input Click “Learn” button to learn default EDID 2) a) b) Load EDID File to Input Select Input Click “Load” button to select the EDID file 3) a) b) c) Learn EDID From Display Select EDID Port Select Input Click “Learn” button to learn display EDID 4) a) Create EDID File Click “Create” button to create EDID file www.purelink.
b) c) Select the EDID content Click “Save EDID on Computer” to save the generated EDID as a file 5) a) b) View EDID Content Select Input, or From File Click “View” button to read the EDID and analysis c) Click “Save As” to save the read EDID as a file on computer www.purelink.
9. Firmware Update Button 1) 2) 3) 4) Click “Load File” to select the firmware file which you want to update Click “Break” button Quickly remove and reconnect the power input connector Click “Start” button to begin the firmware update 10. Network Button 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Click “Read From Device” to read the device IP address Select “Ethernet” and then will be a pop-up windows Key in the device IP address to the pop-up windows Close the pop-up windows Click the connected button to connect 11.
2) a) b) Preset Mapping: Select Mapping(1-8) Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved 3) a) b) Rename Mapping: Rename the mapping(Mapping1-Mapping8) Click “Confirm” button to confirm the change 12. Default Reset Button Click this button to do factory default reset The default reset process will take about 80~90 seconds 13.
Section 3: Specifications Description Units Unit Description HDMI Compliance HDCP Compliance Video Bandwidth Supported Resolutions Audio support Transmitting unit of PT-MA-HD88-C Receiving unit of PT-E-HD10 Transmitter Receiver HDMI Deep Color & full 3D Yes Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps] 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 36-bit color Surround sound (up to 7.
Section 4: FAQ Q The quality of output video is not good enough, how can I do? A Please adjust the 8-level equalization on the receiver units. The HDMI signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance. It is recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual experience. Q Can I use any kind of LAN cable? A Please check the NOTICE section for more information about how to pick up a suitable cable.
Section 5: Notice 1. If the DVI or HDMI device requires the EDID information, please use EDID Reader/Writer to retrieve and provide DVI/HDMI EDID information. 2. All HDMI over CAT5 transmission distances are measured using Belden 1583A CAT5e 125MHz LAN cable and ASTRODESIGN Video Signal Generator VG-859C & VG-870B. 3. The transmission length is largely affected by the type of LAN cables, the type of DVI sources, and the type of DVI display.
Section 6: Performance Guide Performance rating Wiring Solid Stranded Type of CAT5/6 cable Shielding CAT5 Unshielded (UTP) Shielded (STP) CAT5e CAT6 Unshielded (UTP) Shielded (STP) Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time www.purelink.
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