G4-0147A 8×8 HDMI Matrix 4K HDR Audio Extractor
User Guide

G4-0147A 8×8 HDMI Matrix 4K HDR Audio Extractor

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Important Safety Notices

Please read safety instructions carefully before installation and operation.

• Please pay close attention to all warnings and hints for this device
• Do not expose this unit to rain, heavy moisture, or liquid
• Do not put any items into the device or attempt to modify its operation
• Do not repair the device or open the enclosure without professional guidance to avoid electric shocks. Doing so may void your warranty
• Keep the product in a well-ventilated location to avoid damage from overheating
• Shut off power and make sure environment is safe before installation
• Do not plug the HDMI cables and IR cables in/out when the device is in use to avoid cable damage. Make sure they are plugged into the correct ports
• Use the included 12VDC power adapter only. Make sure the specification matches if using 3rd-party DC power adapters

Introduction

The 8×8 HDMI Matrix 4K allows you to select and switch between any of the 8 HDMI source devices to display on any of the 8 HDMI outputs.
Features

• Connect up to eight HDMI source devices and independently distribute any source to any of the eight HDMI displays
• Supports up to 4K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4 8-bit, HDR, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, 3D, HDCP 2.2/1.4, 18Gbps bandwidth
• 8x HDMI inputs and 8x HDMI outputs
• 8x Analog audio inputs, 8x Analog audio outputs, 8x S/PDIF audio outputs
• Supports audio embedded and extraction
• Supports PCM 2.0-5.1 / 16-24bit / 32-192KHz, and Dolby True HD, Atmos, DTS-HD Master, DTS-X
• Control methods: Panel buttons, IR remote, RS232, IP, and Web GUI
• Supports Telnet, UDP, HTTP, and TCP/IP via Ethernet
• EDID management: Presets and EDID learning
• 1U Rack mountable
• Firmware upgradable via RS232 for expanded capability and compatibility

Package Contents

• 8×8 HDMI Matrix 4K
• IR remote control
• IR Receiver cable
• Software CD
• Phoenix plug
• Power adapter (12VDC/3A)
• User’s guide

Installation Requirements

• HDMI source devices
• HDMI displays
• Premium High Speed HDMI cables (not included)

Product Layout

1. LCD screen: Display the Matrix information
2. Output selection buttons (1-8): Press to select an output port
3. Input selection buttons (1-8): Press to select an input source
4. Function Buttons:
   Preset: Press to add/select a preset configuration
   Up: Press to select the previous menu item
   Lock: Long press to lock/unlock the Matrix
   Menu: Press to activate the LCD’s the main menu interface, press again to return to previous screen.
   *Note: When entering the main menu, press a button within 30 seconds, otherwise the LCD screen will return to the previous display and turn off within 60 seconds
   Down: Press to select the next menu item
   Enter: Press to confirm

1. Analog Audio In (1-8): Connect to the analog output of your source device
2. Analog Audio Out (1-8): Connect to your speakers or headphones
3. SPDIF Out (1-8): Connect to your S/PDIF audio device
4. RJ45: IP or Web GUI control
5. RS232: Connect to your control PC
6. IR In: Connect to the IR receiver cable. This is required only if the front panel IR receiver wind w is blocked
7. Ground: Case grounding point
8. HDMI In (1-8): Connect to your HDMI source devices
9. HDMI Out (1-8): Connect to your HDMI displays
10. Power Jack: Connect to the included power adapter

Hardware Installation

1. Power off all devices including your HDMI source(s) and HDMI display(s).
2. Connect your HDMI source devices to the Matrix 4K’s HDMI Input connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI cables not included).
3. Connect your HDMI displays to the Matrix 4K’s HDMI Output connectors with HDMI cables (HDMI cables not included).
4. Optional: Connect the included IR Receiver cable to the IR interface port. This connection is needed only if the front panel IR receiver window is blocked.
5. Optional: Connect an AVR amplifier or speakers to the S/PDIF output ports.
6. Optional: Connect the Matrix 4K’s RS232 socket and your PC’s serial port or a CAT cable between the Matrix 4K’s RJ45 port and router or PC’s ethernet port. This connection is needed only if matrix device control using a PC is required.
7. Plug the included power adapter into the Matrix 4K’s Power Jack, then plug the power adapter into a reliable power outlet.
8. Power on all connected devices. The Matrix 4K is ready for use.

Application Diagram

The application diagram shows the most typical input and output devices used with the 8×8 HDMI Matrix 4K.

Matrix Device Control
Input Selection and Output Selection Buttons
Use the Input selection buttons (see #3 on page 5) and Output selections (see

2 on page 5) to select and switch between any of the 8 source devices to

display on any of the 8 displays.

• Select an input source to display on an output port:
  Example: To select Input 1 source to display on Output 1 port – Press Output 1 button (see #2 on page 5), then press Input 1 button (see #3 on page 5).

• Select an input source to display on multiple output ports: Example: Select Input 2 source to display on Output ports 1, 2, and 3 – Press Output 1, 2, and 3 buttons (see #2 on page 5), then press Input 2 button (see #3 on page 5)

• Select an input source to display on all output ports: Example: Select Input 4 source to display on all Outputs – Long press Output 4 button (see #2 on page 5), then long press Input 4 button (see #3 on page 5)

Menu
Allows you to control various aspects of your display device and source device.
Output Signal Control
The output interface comprises of nine sub-menus Output 1-8 and All. It allows you to switch source device and/or turn off the audio of any output port.

Video Switching
Example: Select Input 1 source to display on Output 1 port – Press the Menu button (see #4 on page 5) select Video, then press the Enter button (see #4 on page 5). Press the Up button (see #4 on page 5) or Down button (see #4 on page 5) to choose Source, then press the Enter button.

Press the Up button or Down button to select Input 1, then press the Enter button to complete.

Audio On/Off
Example: Turn off audio Output 1 port – Press the Menu button (see #4 on page 5) select Output, then press Enter button (see #4 on page 5). Press the Up button (see #4 on page 5) or Down button (see #4 on page 5) to choose Output1.

Press Enter button. Press the Up button or Down button to select Audio, then press Enter.

Press the Up button or Down button to select the mode HDMI, then press Enter. Press the Up or Down button to select Off.
Input Signal
There are nine sub-menus, Input 1-8 and All.

The 3rd level menu includes Video, Audio, and EDID settings.

Input Signal ON/OFF
Example: Turn off video of Input 1 – Select Input, then press Enter. Press the UP or Down button to select Input 1, then press Enter. Press the Up or Down button to select Video, then press Enter.

Select Onoff, then press Enter. Press the Up or Down button to select Off, then press Enter to complete.

Input Audio On/Off and Select Audio Source
Example: Turn On or Off the Input 1 audio.

From the main menu select Input / Input 1 / Audio

Select Source / HDMI

Select Onoff / On or OFF, then press Enter.
EDID
The EDID can be set to each Input. The Matrix is set to Default 1.
Example: Set Default 1 to Input 1 – Select EDID from the main Menu, then press Enter button.

Press Up button or Down button to select Input 1, then press Enter button.

Press Up button or Down button to select Default 1, then press Enter button.
Presets
Allows you to save, select, or delete presets. Supports up to 8 different presets.
Example: To delete Preset 1 – From the main menu, select Preset, then press Enter.

Select Clear, then press Enter.

Select Scene 1, then press Enter.

System Configuration Interface
Allows you to set Baud rate, DHCP, reboot, and restore factory settings.

Network

DHCP
Default setting: Off

IP
Displays IP address, Mac address, and DHCP status.

RS232
Configure RS232 settings.
From the Main menu, select Config / RS232.

Baud Rate

Data Bit

LCD Screen
Change LCD screen brightness and screen standby time.
Brightness is 8 and standby time is 30 sec by default.

Menu Setting
Configures the menu settings.

Select time: Default 30 seconds

Select-run: Default Disabled

User EDID
Save default EDID, output EDID and temporary EDID to a User.
Example: Select a Default EDID for User 1 – From the main menu, select Config press Enter. Select User EDID, press Enter. Select User 1, press Enter. Select Default 1, press Enter.

System Settings

Reboot: Default Setting No

Timing: Default Setting Endless

Timing: Default Setting Endless

Factory Reset: Default Setting No

Reset Range

Device Information
Displays Input, Output, and System information.

Choose Input 1

Input 1 Status: Link Unconnect

Choose Network Choose Input 1

Network Version

Network Status: DHCP, IP, Mask, Gateway, Mac address

Log: Run time, Startup time, Operating time, Errors

Remote Control

Users can control the 8×8 HDMI Matrix 4K using the included IR remote. Point the remote control towards the built-in IR receiver window located on the front panel.
An optional IR receiver cable is included to improve IR function in space constrained installations.

1. Standby: Press to place the Matrix in standby mode.
   Press again to wake up the Matrix

2. Lock: Press to lock the remote control. Press again to unlock the remote control

3. Output select (1-8): Selects an input source to display on an output port. Example: To select Input 1 source to display on Output 1 port – Press Output 1 button (see #3), then press Input 1 button (see #7)

4. All: Selects one input device to display on all outputs. Example: To select Input 2 source to display on all outputs – Press All button (see #4), then press Input 2 (see #7)

5. X: Turns off an output port. Example: To turn off display on Output 1 – Press Output 1 button (see #3), then press X (see #5). To turn on the display, press Output 1 + X again

6. PTP: Press to assign all inputs and outputs to their numeric counterparts. Example: Input 1 to Output 1, Input 2 to Output 2, Input 3 to Output 3, Input 4 to Output 4, Etc….

7. Input select (1-8): Press to select Input 1/2/3/4/5/ 6/7/8 8-11. Left/Up/Right/Down: Menu control buttons. Navigate the menu options

EDID Management
The 8×8 Matrix includes 4 EDID modes: Default EDID, User EDID, Output EDID, and Temp 1. The factory default is 4K60Hz 4:4:4 2Ch.

new EDID will auto-cover old EDID.
Output EDID| 8-13| Copy output 1-8 ports’ EDID with storage function. without power-offmemory
Tempi| 24| Temporary EDID

RS232 Control
Connect the 8×8 HDMI Matrix 4K to a PC using an RS232 cable.
COM Port Setting

Software Control
Open the software in the included software CD and the control window appears as shown below. In COM Setting, select the PC’s COM port and click Connect.

RS232 Command List

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Web Control
Default IP Address
The default IP address of the Matrix 4K is 192.168.1.168.
Change the IP address of your PC
If the IP address of your PC is in the range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254, except 192.168.1.168, then there is no need to change it.

1. Connect the Matrix 4K and your PC to the LAN.
2. Configure you PC as follows:

1. Click Start / Control Panel / Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change settings of the connection.

3. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP/4).
4. Click Properties.
5. Select Use the following IP Address, and then enter the IP address. Note: You can use any IP address in the range: 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 (excluding 192.168.1.168).
6. Click OK to save the changes.
7. Click Close to exit.

Web Browser Control
Open your web browser and enter the Matrix 4K’s IP address 192.168.1.168 into the address bar, and press Enter. Type in user name: admin and password: 123456, then click Login.
Status Displays the Matrix current status.

Input
Rename, switch input video and audio source, switch EDID.

Output
Rename, switch output video and audio output, ARC function.

Matrix
Assign any of the Input devices to any of the outputs.

Preset
Rename, Clear, Save, or Call a saved preset.

System Setting
Change password, Reboot, Restore Factory Settings, enter network settings, and enable DHCP.

Firmware Update

In most cases, the Matrix comes with the latest available firmware version when we ship. If available, firmware updates for critical fixes will be posted to gofanco’s website for download.
MCU Update

1. Connect the Matrix 4K to the PC using the RS232 port.
2. Open the update software in the CD.
3. Choose the COM port of the PC, set BAUD rate to 115200, type A1 into Port.
4. Load the firmware in PATH.
5. Click UPDATA. The update process will take up to 1 minute to complete.

Web Update

1. Connect the Matrix 4K to the PC using the RS232 port.
2. Open the update software in the CD.
3. Choose the COM port of the PC, set BAUD rate to 115200, type F0 into Port.
4. Load the firmware in PATH.
5. Click UPDATA. The update process will take up to 1 minute to complete.

Specifications

YUV4:2:0, 4K@60Hz YUV4:4:4
Video Input Connectors| 8x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, Female
Video Output Connectors| 8x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, Female
Audio Input Connectors| 8x Analog audio, 3.5mm, Female
Audio Output Connectors| 8x Analog audio, 3.5mm, Female 8x S/PDIF Coaxial, Female
RS-232 Serial Port| DB9, Female
Ethernet Port 4P Control )| RJ45, Female
IR Ext Port| lx 3.5mm, Female
Dimensions| 482.4mm 4_ ) x 220mm W ) x 44mm 4-I )
Weight| 2.8 kg
Operating Temperature| 32° to 140° F p° to 40° C )
Storage Temperature| 14° to 140° F 00° to 60° C )
Power Consumption| 28W Max )

Disclaimer
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We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice to a product or system described herein to improve reliability, function, or design.

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