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KanexPro MX-HDBASE8X8-4K User Manual

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    Mx-hdbase8x8-4k 4k hdbaset 8x8 matrix switcher drive the distance with 4k ultra hd to 8 outputs, de-embed audio, ir & rs-232 all rights reserved version: mx-hdbase8x8-4k_2016v1.1.

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    Kanexpro mx-hdbase8x8-4k preface read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is designed for mx-hdbasr8x8-4k matrix switcher with tcp/ip port. This manual i...

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    Kanexpro mx-hdbase8x8-4k safety precautions to insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment follow b...

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    Kanexpro mx-hdbase8x8-4k contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 introduction to the mx-hdbase8x8-4k ............................................................ 1 1.2 features .....................

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    Kanexpro mx-hdbase8x8-4k 4.3.5 basic settings ........................................................................................ 17 4.3.6 rs232 communication commands ...................................................... 19 4.4 tcp/ip control......................................................

  • Page 8: 2. Product Description

    2. Product description 2.1 front panel no. Name description ① firmware micro usb port for firmware updating ② power indicator illuminate red when power on; light yellow in standby mode ③ ir in-built ir sensor, receive ir signals sent from ir remote. ④ lcd screen display real-time operation status. ⑤...

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    No. Name description ① inputs a. Ir out: connect with ir emitters, making up an ir matrix with the ir in sockets on the far-end receivers. Ir signal can be switched synchronously with the av signal, or separately. In default setting, the 8 ir out corresponds with the 8 ir in thoroughly, i.E. Ir out1...

  • Page 10: 3. System Connection

    ③ rs232 serial control port, connect with control device such as a pc. ④ ir all in input port for ir control signal, connect with ir receiver (with carrier), delivers the received ir signal to all the 8 far-end receivers. ⑤ tcp/ip tcp/ip port for unit control ⑥ ir eye connect with extended ir receiv...

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    3.4 connection procedure 1) connect hdmi sources (e.G. Dvd) to hdmi inputs of the mx-hdbase8x8-4k with hdmi cables. 2) connect auxiliary audio sources to the audio in ports with audio cables. 3) connect hdbaset receivers (e.G. Tphd402pr) to the hdbaset output ports with twisted pair. 4) connect hdmi...

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    All in port. The ir signal can be transmitted bi-directionally between mx- hdbase8x8-4k and far-end receivers. 8) connect a dc 24v power adapter and the mx-hdbase8x8-4k. Note: 1. Connect hdbt ports of mx-hdbase8x8-4k and far-end receiver with straight- through cable. 2. Ir receivers connected to ir ...

  • Page 13: 4. System Operations

    4. System operations 4.1 front panel button control mx-hdbase8x8-4k provides with convenient front panel button control. Here we make a brief introduction to the system operations. 4.1.1 switching i/o connection 1) to convert one input to an output: operation: “input”+“output”+“enter” example: input...

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    Devices. It can be controlled via edid learning and edid invoking. Edid learning (from output): one input port learns the edid data of one output port operation: press “edid”, “inputs”+“outputs”+“enter”. Example: input 2 learns edid data from output 4 all input ports learn edid data from one output ...

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    + “outputs” + “enter”. Example: set the edid data of input 2 to the forth type of embedded edid data: press (hold for 3 seconds) or to switch to the 4th edid data . Note: if the conversion is successful, indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times at normal speed; if the conve...

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    Check the output resolution use the up and down direction button to check all the 4 output resolutions. Output check press any output button to check its corresponding input. Example: check which one is the corresponding input for output 2. (presume output 2 corresponds to input 1.) operation: press...

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    Please refer to 4.1 front panel button control for details. ④ : navigation buttons. Enter: confirm button. ⑤ outputs in normal mode: output channel selection buttons, each channel has 1 ir in, 1 hdbaset, 1 rs232, and 1 audio outputs, and channel 1~8 have hdmi outputs. In edid invoking mode: press bu...

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    See the figure below: control far-end device from local note: the ir receiver connected to ir in must be with ir carrier 1 to all: (through ir all in) connect an ir receiver to the ir all in port of mx-hdbase8x8-4k, the ir signal received from ir all in port will be transmitted to all the 8 connecte...

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    1 to 1: connect an ir receiver to ir in on far-end hdbt receiver, and an ir emitter to ir out port of the switcher. Use the ir remote of local source to control the device remotely. See below: control local device from remote note: send command “%0901.” to enter infrared carrier enforcing mode if th...

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    X1: corresponding to the 8 ir out ports of the matrix, the ir transmitter connected to this port can be placed at ir receiving area of output device or mx- hdbase8x8-4k itself. X2: corresponding to the zone (receive ir signal from hdbaset receiver with ir in port connects with ir receiver) number of...

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    Control 3 rd party: send command: “ /+[y]/[x]:******. ” (refer to for detailed information.) 4.3.3 control through 3-pin rs232 port control 3rd party device from local connect the rs232 (3-pin pluggable terminal block) port in any zone to pc, and connect the controlled rs232 device (3rd party device...

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    4.3.4 installation/uninstallation of rs232 control software installation copy the control software file to the computer connected with mx- hdbase8x8-4k. Uninstallation delete all the control software files in corresponding file path. 4.3.5 basic settings firstly, connect mx-hdbase8x8-4k with an inpu...

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    The interface of the control software is showed as below: please set the parameters of com number, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send command in command sending area. Parameter configuration area monitoring area, indicates whether the comma...

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    4.3.6 rs232 communication commands note : 1) please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command edidupgrade[x]. 2) in above commands, “[”and “]” are symbols for easy reading and do not need to be typed in actual operation. 3) please remember to end the commands with the ending symbols “....

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    Command function feedback example [x]all. Transfer signals from the input channel [x] to all output channels x to all. (x=1~8) all#. Transfer all input signals to the corresponding output channels respectively like 1->1, 2->2… all through. All$. Switch off all the output channels. All closed. [x]#. ...

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    Command function feedback example standby. Enter standby mode. (do not cut off the power supply to hdbaset receivers, press other buttons or send other commands to start.) standby /%[y]/[x]:[z]. Hdcp management command. [y] is for input (value: i) or output (value: o); [x] is the number of the port,...

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    Command function feedback example /+[y]/[x]:******. Set communication between pc and hdbaset receiver. ① y is for rs232 port (connect with rs232 port of hdbaset receiver) a. Y = 1~8, send this command to the corresponding hdbaset receiver to control far-end device. B. Y = 9, send this command to all...

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    Command function feedback example edidupgrade [x]. Upgrade edid data via the rs232 port. [x] is the input port, when the value of x is 9, it means to upgrade all input ports. When the switcher receives the command, it will show a message to prompt you to send edid file (.Bin file). Operations will b...

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    Command function feedback example %9954. Check the command sent by port 4 when pwon. Port 4:data when pwon %9955. Check the command sent by port 5 when pwon. Port 5:data when pwon %9956. Check the command sent by port 6 when pwon. Port 6:data when pwon %9957. Check the command sent by port 7 when pw...

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    Command function feedback example %9972. Check the connection status of the outputs. Out 1 2 3 4 connect n y y y out 5 6 7 8 connect n y y y %9973. Check the hdcp status of the inputs. In 1 2 3 4 hdcp n n y y in 5 6 7 8 hdcp n n y y %9974. Check the hdcp status of the outputs. Out 1 2 3 4 hdcp n n y...

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    And set same network segment for the 2 devices, users can control the device via web- based gui or designed tcp/ip communication software. 4.4.1 control modes mx-hdbase8x8-4k can be controlled by pc without ethernet access or pc(s) within a lan. Controlled by pc connect a computer to the tcp/ip port...

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    Follow these steps to connect the devices: step1. Connect the tcp/ip port of the mx-hdbase8x8-4k to ethernet port of pc with twisted pair. Step2. Set the pc’s network segment to the same as the mx-hdbase8x8-4k’s. Do please remember the pc’s original network segment. Step3. Set the mx-hdbase8x8-4k’s ...

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    Main: interface shown after logging in, provide intuitive i/o connection switching. See the screenshot below: the button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output, users can carry on the connections by clicking corresponding button. Buttons 1~9 at the right-bottom corn...

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    Configuration: set hdcp compliance status for every input, and manage edid. See the screenshot below: network: inquire and configure network settings including mac address, ip address, subnet mask, and gateway note: log in as user access main interface only..

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    4.4.3 gui update gui for mx-hdbase8x8-4k supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the gui log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface. After that, click administration at the s...

  • Page 36: 5. Specifications

    5. Specifications video input video output input 8 hdmi output 4 hdmi 8 hdbaset input connector female hdmi output connector female hdmi female rj45(with led indicators) input level t.M.D.S. 2.9v~3.3v output level t.M.D.S. 2.9v~3.3v input impedance 100Ω (differential) output impedance 100 Ω ( differ...

  • Page 37: 6 Panel Drawing

    1 tcp/ip (female rj45) 1 rs232 (9 pin female) 8 rs232s (3-pin pluggable terminal blocks) ir control in-built ir sensor, extended ir receiver rs232 control 9 pin female tcp/ip control works with in-built web gui general power supply 100v~240v ac power consumption 110w (full load) temperature -10 ~ +4...

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    5. Troubleshooting & maintenance problems causes solutions color losing or no video signal output the connecting cables may not be connected correctly or it may be broken. Check whether the cables are connected correctly and in working condition. Fail or loose connection make sure the connection is ...

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    Edid management does not work normally the hdmi cable is broken at the output end. Change for another hdmi cable which is in good working condition. There is a blank screen on the display when switching the display does not support the resolution of the video source. Switch again. Manage the edid da...

  • Page 40: 6. After-Sales Service

    6. After-sales service if you are encountering any issues when running the device, please check and treat the problems referred to this user manual. 1) product limited warranty: we warrant that our products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the...