LINDY 38248 8×8 HDMI 18G Matrix with Audio User Manual

8×8 HDMI 18G Matrix with Audio
User Manual

Safety Instructions

! WARNING !
Please read the following safety information carefully and always keep this document with the product. Failure to follow these precautions can result in serious injuries or death from electric shock, fire, or damage to the product. Touching the internal components or a damaged cable may cause electric shock, which may result in death.
To reduce risk of fire, electric shocks, or damage:

• Do not open the product. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
• Qualified servicing personnel must only carry out any repairs or maintenance.
• Never use damaged cables.
• Do not expose the product to water or places of moisture.
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not place the product near direct heat sources.
• Always place it in a well-ventilated place.
• Do not place heavy items on the product or the cables.
• Please ensure any adapters are firmly secured and locked in place before inserting into a wall socket

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Lindy 8×8 HDMI 18G Matrix with Audio. This product has been designed to provide trouble-free, reliable operation. It benefits from both a LINDY 2-year warranty and free lifetime technical support. To ensure correct use, please read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference.
The Lindy 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch supports HDMI 2.0 18G signals, allowing for the transmission of clear 4K Ultra HD 60Hz resolutions. Additional support for High Dynamic Range ensures video content is displayed with enhanced brightness, greater contrasts, and a much wider color gamut, perfect for digital signage displays in retail, creating informational multi-display setups in education, or distributing content in commercial installations such as cinemas.

Package Contents

• 8×8 HDMI 18G Matrix with Audio
• 12VDC 3A Multi-country Power Supply (UK, EU, US & AUS Adapters), Barrel Size: 5.5/2.1mm Screw
• Type Jack
• IR remote with CR2025 Battery
• IR Receiver Cable, 1.5m
• RS-232 Extension
• Cable, 1.5m Lindy Manual

Features

• Supports resolutions up to 3840×2160@60Hz 4:4:4 8bit, with support for High Dynamic Range
• HDMI audio pass-through, audio extraction up to 5.1CH from SPDIF
• HDCP 2.2
• OLED Display
• EDID Management
• CEC Pass-through
• Push button, IR, Web Gui, Telnet/IP control
• Rack mountable

Specification

• Input: 8 x HDMI (Female), Output: 8 x HDMI (Female), 8 x SPDIF (Female),
• Control: RS-232 (Female), RJ45 (Female), 3.5mm (Female)
• Supported Audio Formats: LPCM 2/5.1/7.1CH, Dolby Digital, DTS 5.1, Dolby Digital+, Dolby TrueHD,
• DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
• IR Support: 20~60kHz
• Black, metal housing
• Operating Temperature: 0°C – 40°C (32°F – 104°F)
• Storage Temperature: -20°C – 60°C (-4°F – 140°F)
• Humidity: 20 -90% RH (non-condensing)
• Power Consumption: 26.5W
• ESD Protection: Human Body Model: ±8kV (Air-gap discharge) , ±4kV (Contact discharge)

Installation & Operation

Front Panel

1. OLED Display: Displays the Input and Output status of the matrix. Also displays the EDID management and the matrix’s IP address when required.

2. IR Receiver : Receives the IR signal from the included IR remote for control over the entire installation.

3. Push Button Controls: On power-up, the OLED display will show the input/output status of the previous setup. These buttons can then be used for a variety of instructions:
   ♦ After power-up, press the Left or Right buttons first to select the required output. Press the Up or Down buttons to select the required input. Press the Menu button to confirm the selection.
   ♦ After power-up, press the Up or Down buttons first to check the EDID setting of the input. Press Menu to return to the initial display.
   ♦ After power-up, press the Menu button first. This will allow for a range of options. Press Up or Down to cycle through the menu options and press Right to select an option. Press Left to return from the options to the original menu
   ♦  Select EDID: Press Up or Down to select the required EDID. The full EDID table can be found under EDID Management. Once the required EDID has been selected, press the Right button and follow with Up or Down to cycle through which Input port to copy the EDID to. It is also possible to copy to all Inputs. Press the ♦ Right button to confirm the selection.
   ♦  PTP Set: This will allow a Point to Point setup i.e. Input 1 to Output A, Input 2 to Output B.
   ♦  Save Pre-set: Once this option has been selected, this will automatically save the current layout as a pre-set. Press the Up or Down buttons to select a storage location then press the Right button to confirm the selection.
   ♦  Recall Pre-set: Once this option has been selected, the previously used pre-set will be recalled.
   Press the Up or Down button to select the required pre-set and press the Right button to confirm the selection.
   ♦  View IP: View the IP address and status of the DHCP.
   ♦  Select Baud : Press the Up or Down button to cycle through the baud rate. Press the Right button to confirm the selection
   ♦ Factory Reset : Once this option has been selected the unit can be reset to its factory settings and then press the Right button to confirm this selection.

4. Power and the Power LED: Hold down this button to power the matrix on or off. The LED will be illuminated green when the matrix is powered on. The LED will be illuminated red when the matrix is in standby.

Rear Panel

1. HDMI Inputs: Connect to an HDMI source device using a high-quality HDMI cable.
2. HDMI Outputs: Connect to an HDMI display, splitter, or extender using a high-quality HDMI cable.
3. IR Extension (3.5mmm Female): Using the included IR extension cable, please place the IR eye in a clear line of sight. For use when the matrix’s main IR eye is out of sight.
4. Screw Type 12V DC Jack: Connect to the included 12VDC 3A PSU and screw to secure. Plug into an AC wall outlet to power the matrix.
5. Control Ports : LAN: Connect to a network or network switch using a Cat. X cable. RS-232: Connect to a PC or control system using an RS-232 cable.
6. Audio Outputs: Extract HDMI output audio to separate amplifiers or speakers.
7. Ground Port: Connect the GND to the ground reference point.

EDID Management Table

Digital and DTS audio.
4| 1920×1080, 60hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 8 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz DTS audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital.
5| 1920×1080, 60hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 2 Channel audio, 24-bit, 48khz.
6| 1920×1080, 60hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 6 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz. Dolby Digital and DTS audio.
7| 1920×1080, 60hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 8 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz DTS audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital.
8| 1920×1080, 60hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 2 Channel audio, 24-bit, 48khz.
9| 1920×1080, 60hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 6 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz. Dolby Digital and DTS audio.
10| 1920×1080, 60hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 8 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz DTS audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital.
11| 3840×2160, 30Hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 2 Channel audio, 24-bit, 48khz.
12| 3840×2160, 30Hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 6 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz. Dolby Digital and DTS audio.
13| 3840×2160, 30Hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 8 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz DTS audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital.
14| 3840×2160, 60Hz, 4:2:0, 8bit. 2 Channel audio, 24-bit, 48khz.
15| 3840×2160, 60Hz, 4:2:0, 8bit. 6 Channel audio, 192khz. Dolby Digital and DTS audio.
16| 3840×2160, 60Hz, 4:2:0, 8bit. 8 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz DTS audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital.
17| 3840×2160, 60Hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 2 Channel audio, 24-bit, 48khz.
18| 3840×2160, 60Hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 6 Channel audio, 192khz. Dolby Digital and DTS audio
19| 3840×2160, 60Hz, 4:4:4, 8bit. 8 Channel audio, 24-bit, 192khz DTS audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital.
20| Copy HDMI Output A
21| Copy HDMI Output B
22| Copy HDMI Output C
23| Copy HDMI Output D
24| Copy HDMI Output E
25| Copy HDMI Output F
26| Copy HDMI Output G
27| Copy HDMI Output H

Control
IR Remote
The output must be selected first, then the input port to display the set layout.
Power Button: Power on the matrix or press to set the matrix to standby.
Input 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Press to select the required Input port. < >: Press to select the previous or the following Input port.
Output 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8: Press to select the required output port.
All: Press to output to all Output ports simultaneously from the selected source.

Web-Gui
This matrix can be easily controlled via Web-Gui software. Please ensure the IP address of the matrix is noted. This can be found using the push buttons on the front panel, please refer to the Front Panel description above for this. The static IP address is 192.168.1.100.

1. Connect to a PC with a standard Cat. X cable.

2. Using the connected PC, select the following path:
   Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network > Connections > Local Area Connections (Right Click) > Properties

3. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

4. Select “Use the Following IP Address” and enter the IP address for example 192.168.1.200.
   The IP address, 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask, and then select OK and OK again. Please
   Note: The IP address of the PC and matrix should be in the same network segment. As the matrix’s IP address is 192.168.1.100, the PC’s IP should be 192.168.1.X (X can be 1~255 but not 100).

5. Input the IP address from the front panel of the matrix into a browser. This will open the Web Gui page.

General

1. Status: Select to check the current status of the connection to the matrix.

2. Input/Output: Displays the current layout configuration of Input and Outputs. Yes, indicates an active connection. No, indicates no connection.

3. Power: Slide to On to ensure the matrix is switched on. Slide to Off to turn the matrix to standby.

4. Beep: Slide to On, the matrix’s front panel will beep when in use. Slide to Off to mute the front panel when in use.

5. Reboot: Select to reboot the matrix.

6. Factory Reset: Select to reset the matrix to factory settings.

Matrix
Select within the Green Input area and then select Input to configure to Output A. All other Output ports follow the same rule.

EDIT

1. Select the required EDID setting and select Set to configure this to a required Input port.
2. Copy the EDID from the desired output port and select Set to confirm.
3. Display the desired Input port’s current EDID status.

Network
Network Configuration
DHCP On/Off Switch On ­ The matrix will obtain all network configuration information including the IP address, Subnet, gateway and MAC. Off ­ User can set the IP address, Subnet, gateway, and MAC. Once set, select Save Changes to confirm. The matrix will require powering down and back on again to ensure the IP address change has taken place.
Net Status
Select to refresh the current network configuration information. The updated information will display in the Status Log.
Status Log Displays the current network configuration information.
Clear Clears the Status Log information.
Upgrade
Open the Updated FW file from the user’s PC and select Upgrade to start the update. RS-232 Control
This matrix also supports control over RS-232 using ASCII commands. Firstly, connect the matrix to a PC with an RS-232 to USB cable. Then open a serial command tool to enter all required commands. This can be found at the local Lindy website under Downloads of “38248”.
Please see below for the RS-232 Pin Out for reference: PIN Signal Description

Once opening the RS-232 software the following page will show
Select COM. This will open Project Settings. Select the COM port to connect the software then set the Baud Rate, data Bits, Parity and Stop Bits then select OK. Please see the page here (Right). Double click the Sequence blank area. This will show the following page. Within Name the sequence definition can be entered. Within Sequence please choose the sequence mode. Within the blank area, please input the RS-232 command. Once set please select OK to confirm. Select Send on the original page to send the command.
RS-232 / IP Command-List

Serial Port Protocol: Baud rate(default): 19200
Data bits: 8
Stop bits: 1
Check bit: 0

RS-232 Command| Function| Feedback
s x av y!| Switch x channel input to y channel output| AV x -> y
s x all!| Switch x channel input to all channel output| X to all
r all out!| Show the current configuration between all output ports and the input port| AV 1 -> 1, AV 2 -> 2…
rout 1!| Show the current configuration between the x output port and the input port| AV x -> x
s ptp!| One to one configuration between the input and output channel| Ptp
r link in x!| Show the connection status of the x input port| HDMI In: connect
r link out x!| Show the connection status of the x output port| HDMI out: disconnect
r link all in!| Show the connections status of all input port| HDMI In: connect/disconnect
r link all out!| Show the connection status of all output ports| HDMI out: connect/disconnect
s x off!| Switch off the x output| Out x on
s x on!| Switch on the x output| Out x on
s all off!| Switch off all output channels| All out off
s all on!| Switch on all output channels| All out on
s did x c y!| Copy the EDID of the display connected to x output to the x input port| copy EDID from output x to input y
s did x d y!| Copy the in-built EDID Y to the x input port| use default did y to input x
s did all c y!| Copy the EDID of the display connected to y output to all input ports| Copy edit from output y to all inputs
s edit all d y!| Copy the in-built EDID Y to all input ports| Use default did y to all input
s did default!| Restore all input ports the default EDID (EDID 2)| Edit default
r did x!| Show the EDID of the X input port| IN1: 1080P, Stereo Audio 2 0
r did all!| Query the EDID of all ports| IN1: 1080P, Stereo Audio 2 0
r HDCP in x!| Show the HDCP of X Input Port| An HDCP in
r hdcp out x!| Show the HDCP of X Output Port| An HDCP out
r hdcp all in!| Query all input port HDCP Status| An HDCP in all
r hdcp all out!| Query all Output port HDCP status| An HDCP out all
s beep on!| Allow the beep function| Beep on
s beep off!| Stop the beep function| Beep off
r beep!| Show the status of the beep function| A beep on
s lock on!| Lock the front panel pushbuttons| Lock-on
s lock off!| Unlock the front panel pushbuttons| Lock-off
r lock!| Show the status of the front panel push-button lock| A lock-on
s power on!| Turn on the matrix| Power on
s power off!| Shut down the matrix| Power off
r power!| Query the current power status| A power-on
s reboot!| Reboot the matrix| About
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s factory reset!| Restore the matrix to factory settings| Factory reset
r type!| Query the model of the matrix| Lindy 38248
r version!| Query the firmware version| A aa.bb-aa.bb-aa.bb
r status!| Query the status of matrix| A aa.bb-aa.bb-aa.bb.cc.dd
s dhcp off!| Setup the network using a static IP| IP mode static
s dhcp on!| Setup the network using a dynamic IP| Ip mode DHCP
r DHCP!| Show the DHCP status of the network| A ip mode DHCP
s IP addr a.b.c.d!| Set the IP address of the network| a.b.c.d
s subnet a.b.c.d!| Set the subnet mask of the network| a.b.c.d
s gateway a.b.c.d!| Set up the network gateway| a.b.c.d
sport 8000!| Set Control port at 8000| 8000
s network enable!| Once all network settings have been configured and executed, execute this command to reboot the network settings|
r ip addr!| Show the IP address of the connected network| A a.b.c.d
r mac addr!| Show the MAC address of the connected network| A a-b-c-d-e-f
r subnet!| Show the subnet mask of the connected network| a a.b.c.d
r gateway!| Show the gateway of the connected network| a a.b.c.d
r port!| Show the network port number| a 8000
s net name **!| Set the name of the connected network| *****
r net name!| Show the name of the connected network| A ****’

Please note: The table above shows all RS-232 commands for control of the matrix. The function shows the function of the command. The feedback table shows the information that will show if the command sent is successful.

CE/FCC Statement

CE Certification
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with relevant European CE requirements.
CE Konformitätserklärung
LINDY erklärt, dass dieses Equipment den europäischen CE-Anforderungen entspricht
UKCA Certification
LINDY declares that this equipment complies with relevant UKCA requirements.

FCC Certification

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The enclosed power supply has passed Safety test requirements, conforming to the US American versions of the International Standard IEC 60950-1 or 60065 or 62368-1.
LINDY Herstellergarantie – Hinweis für Kunden in Deutschland
LINDY gewährt für dieses Produkt über die gesetzliche Regelung in Deutschland hinaus eine zweijährige
Herstellergarantie ab Kaufdatum. Die detaillierten Bedingungen dieser Garantie finden Sie auf der LINDY Website aufgelistet bei den AGBs.

Hersteller / Manufacturer (EU):
LINDY-Elektronik GmbH
Markircher Str. 20
68229 Mannheim
Germany
Email: info@lindy.com ,
T: +49 (0)621 470050| Manufacturer (UK):
LINDY Electronics Ltd
Sadler Forster Way
Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9JY
England
sales@lindy.com.uk,
T: +44 (0)1642 754000
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Recycling Information
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Recycling of Electronic Products
Europe, United Kingdom
In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to simply throw away electrical and electronic equipment. Instead, these products must enter the recycling process.
Each individual EU member state has implemented the WEEE regulations into national law in slightly different ways. Please follow your national law when you want to dispose of any electrical or electronic products. More details can be obtained from your national WEEE recycling agency.
Battery Remark:
Do not put empty batteries in your domestic waste bin as they will not be recycled. Empty batteries can be returned for recycling at our trade counter or at your local household recycling center. The raw materials enclosed in batteries such as Zinc, Iron, and Nickel can be reused to a very large proportion. The recycling of batteries and disused/obsolete electronic equipment is one of the most efficient environment protection actions you can easily take.

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Standards For Home and Office Use!
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