LIGHTWARE MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20 Standalone 8×8 Matrix Switcher User Guide

LIGHTWARE MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20 Standalone 8×8 Matrix Switcher

Important Safety Instructions

Please read the supplied safety instruction document before using the product and keep it available for future reference.

Introduction
The MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20 is a standalone matrix switcher offering eight HDMI 1.4 inputs and eight independent HDMI 1.4 outputs. Additional analog audio input and output connectors allow to embed a different audio signal in the HDMI stream or break out the audio signal from the HDMI stream on the output. USB 2.0 connectivity allows easy switching across four USB peripherals and four hosts. 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4, 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 3D capabilities and HDCP are fully supported. Unique USB functions allow seamless integration in Unified Communication and small Video Conference rooms.

Ventilation

To ensure the correct ventilation and avoid overheating, leave enough free space around the appliance. Do not cover the appliance, leave the ventilation holes free on both sides.

Box Contents

Software Control – Using Lightware Device Controller (LDC)
The device can be controlled from a computer using the Lightware Device Controller software. The application is available at www.lightware.com, install it on a Windows PC or a macOS and connect to the device via LAN, USB, or RS-232.

Firmware Update
Lightware Device Updater 2 (LDU2) is an easy and comfortable way to keep your device up-to-date. Establish the connection to the device via Ethernet. Download and install LDU2 software from the company’s website www.lightware.com, where you can find the latest firmware package as well.

Front Panel Operations – LCD Menu and Navigation
The front panel has a color LCD showing the most important settings and parameters. The jog dial control knob can be used to navigate between the menu items or change the value of a parameter. The knob can be pressed to enter a menu or edit/set a parameter.

Front Panel Operations – AUTOTAKE Mode
Press and hold the Take button for two seconds to change between Take and Autotake modes. When the Take button continuously shines green, Autotake mode is selected.

Autotake mode is useful when immediate actions must be taken or fast switching is needed between sources on a particular destination. In this mode switching occurs immediately upon pressing one of the input selector buttons.

Front Panel Operations – TAKE Mode
Take mode allows the user to connect or disconnect multiple outputs to an input at once. This mode is useful when multiple switching is necessary. The commands are only realized when the Take button is pressed.

Front View

1. USB mini-B port
   USB mini-B port for controlling the unit locally by the Lightware Device Controller software.

2. POWER LED
   on  Power LED indicates that the unit is powered on.

3. LIVE LED
   blinking slow The unit is on and operates properly.
   blinking fast The unit is in bootload mode.

4. LCD screen
   Displays the front panel menu. Basic settings are available.

5. Jog dial knob
   Browse the menu by turning the knob, click on the desired item to check or change it.

6. Output Lock
   Locking one or more outputs.

7. Control Lock
   Disable or enable front panel operations. Red light means the switching and function buttons are disabled.

8. Sources
   Buttons to select an input, to select a preset number or to view the state of the selected input port.

9. Destinations
   Buttons to select an output or to view the state of an output.

10. Function Buttons
    Switching between working modes (Take / Auto take) and performing Preset operations.

1. Ethernet ports
   Two RJ45 connectors for Ethernet (to control the unit or to pass-through). They are in the same local network.

2. GPIO port
   8-pole Phoenix connector for configurable general purpose input/output ports.

3. USB-A ports
   Four USB 2.0 Type-A ports for connecting USB peripherals.

4. USB-B ports
   Four USB 2.0 Type-B ports for connecting USB hosts.

5. Infra output ports
   3.5 mm TRS connectors (Jack plugs) for infra signal transmission.

6. Serial/Infra output ports
   2-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for IR output or TTL output serial signal.

7. RS-232 ports
   3-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for bi-directional RS-232 communication.

8. Reset button
   Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.

9. Control Ethernet port
   RJ45 connector to control the matrix via LAN.

10. Boot button
    Resetting or powering on the device while keeping the hidden button pressed puts the matrix in bootload mode.

11. HDMI outputs
    HDMI output connectors for sink devices.

12. Audio I/O ports
    5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio; depending on the configuration, it can be input or output. Output audio is the de-embedded HDMI signal from the nearby HDMI port.

13. HDMI inputs
    HDMI input ports (8x) for sources.

14. AC connector
    Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
    The infrared emitter and detector units are optionally available accessories.

Connecting Steps

• HDMI Connect an HDMI source (e.g. PC) to the HDMI input port.
• HDMI Connect an HDMI sink (e.g projector) to the HDMI output port.
• Audio Optionally for analog output ports: connect an audio device (e.g. speakers) to the analog audio output port by an audio cable.
• Audio Optionally for audio output ports: connect the audio source (e.g. media player) to the audio input port by an audio cable.
• RS-232 Optionally connect a serial device (e.g projector) to the 3-pole Phoenix connector to transmit RS-232 commands.
• Power Connect the power cord to the AC power socket of the matrix unit.
• GPIO Optionally connect a device (e.g. occupancy sensor) to the GPIO port.
• IR Optionally connect an infra emitter to the infra output port (2-pole Phoenix or 1/8” Stereo Jack connector) to transmit infra signal.
• LAN Optionally connect a UTP cable (straight or cross, both are supported) in order to control the matrix switcher via the Lightware Device Controller software.
• USB USB mini-B: Optionally connect a USB cable in order to control the matrix switcher via the Lightware Device Controller software.
  USB Type-A: Optionally connect a USB device (e.g. keyboard and mouse).
  USB Type-B: Optionally connect a USB host (e.g. USB-C docking station).
  Powering the device is recommended as the final step.

Typical Application

Video Port Diagram

USB Port Diagram

Mounting Options – Standard Rack Installation
Two rack ears are supplied with the product, which are fixed on left and right side as shown in the picture. The default position allows mounting the device as a standard rack unit installation.

The matrix switcher is 2U-high and one-rack wide.

Always use all four screws for fixing the device ears to the rack rail. Choose properly sized screws for mounting. Keep a minimum of two threads left after the nut screw.

Pin Assignment of 2-pole IR Emitter Connector (1/8” TS)

Serial Output Voltage Levels (TTL and RS-232)

| **TTL*| RS- 232
---|---|---
Logic low level| 0 .. 0.25V| 3 V .. 15 V
Logic high level**| 4.75 .. 5.0V| -15 V .. -3 V

*Using a receiver with at least 1k impedance to any voltage bewt een 0V and 5V to get the voltages.

Factory Default Settings

Gain (dB): 0.00
Analog audio output levels| Volume (dB): 0.00; Balance: 0
RS-232 port setting| 57600 BAUD, 8, N, 1, Command injection mode
Control protocol (RS- 232)| LW2
RS-232 port nr.| 8001, 8002, 8003, 8004
IR operation mode| Command injection mode
IR port nr.| 9001, 9002, 9003, 9004
Selected USB Host (USB-B port)| PC1
5V Enabled on USB Device (USB-A ports 1-4)| Enable

Audio Cable Wiring Guide

MMX8x8-HDMI-4K-A-USB20 matrix is built with 5-pole Phoenix input and output connectors.
See a few examples below of the most common assembling cases.

Further Information
The product brief and further information of this appliance is available on www.lightware.com.
See the Downloads section on the website of the product.
Contact Us
sales@lightware.com
+36 1 255 3800
support@lightware.com
+36 1 255 3810
Lightware Visual Engineering LLC.
Peterdy 15, Budapest H-1071, Hungary
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