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Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch

500210

Installation Guide

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Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch 500210 Installation Guide P/N: 94-000759-A
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Copyright Notice: Copyright © 2014 MuxLab Inc. All rights reserved. Copyright © 2009 Real Time Engineers Ltd. This product uses an unmodified version of FreeRTOS V6.0.0. Source code available at www.freertos.com Printed in Canada.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Table of Contents 1. Overview .....................................................................................................................................4 1.1. Description ............................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. Features ............................................................................................................................
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 1. Overview 1.1. Description MuxLab’s Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch (500210), allows 8 analog or digital sources to be switched/distributed to up to 8 remote receivers via unshielded twisted pair (UTP) for cost-efficient connectivity. Remote receivers can be connected up to 1000 feet (305 meters) via MuxLab’s analog Balun (500028) or digital Balun (500030). An expansion port is available to add 8 or 16 analog ports.
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© MuxLab Inc. 1.2. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Features  Single modular RJ45 jacks.  UTP extension for analog (stereo channel) and digital (SPDIF) via eight RJ45 jacks and Cat 5e/6 UTP cables.  Seamless integration with MuxLab’s analog or digital Balun (500028 or 500030).  Web interface.  RS232 and USB CDC control.  Firmware is field upgradable.  Touch pad on front panel for manual control.  Device control over HTTP protocol.  1U rackmount unit.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 2. Technical Specifications Environment Devices Transmission Input Output Connectivity Maximum Distance Cables Power Matrix Switching Time LED Diagnostics Temperature Dimensions Accessories Included Shipping Weight Regulatory Warranty Order Information 8x8 Audio Matrix Switch Stereo, Analog, SPDIF, Digital DVD and Blu-Ray players, home theatre systems, home theater PCs, game consoles.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 3. Installation Procedure 3.1. Parts List The Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch (500210) comes with the following parts: • Base unit with two (2) brackets • One (1) 110-240V/12VDC, 1 A Power Supply • One (1) Quick Reference Sheet Please verify that all parts are present before proceeding.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.2. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Product Overview The external connections and connection indicators of the Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch are detailed in Figure 2 and Figure 3 (mounting brackets not shown). Please familiarize yourself with them before installing the unit. Figure 2: Front Panel Front Panel Legend 1. Monitor port 2. Display 3. Navigation pushbuttons 4. Enter pushbutton 5. IR sensor 6. Overload indicator (blue LED) 7.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.3. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Pre-Installation Checklist The Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch provides a centralized switching center via UTP cables. 1. The Matrix Switch is used in conjunction with MuxLab’s analog and digital Buluns (500028 and 500030). 2. The Matrix Switch is typically installed in a remote telecom room and is connected to multiple video sources and display devices via Cat 5e/6 UTP.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.4. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Physical Installation MuxLab’s Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch comes with mounting brackets for standard 19” rack mounting. Select the final destination for the product and install the unit using standard rack-mount screws (Figure 4). Figure 4: Setup for Rackmount Installation For set-top installation, the side mounting brackets may be removed, and the included rubber feet placed on the bottom of the unit.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.5. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Installation Procedure In order to install the Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch, please follow the steps below: 1. Place the Matrix Switch in its final location (see Section 3.4 Physical Installation). 2. Ensure that power is OFF on all sources and outputs. 3. Connect all sources and outputs to the Matrix Switch. 4. Connect the external 12 VDC power supply to the Matrix Switch and plug the power supply into an AC power outlet. 5.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.6. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Manual Control of Matrix Switch The Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch may be manually controlled by using pushbuttons on its front panel (Figure 8). It can also be controlled remotely via a keyboard. Figure 8: Front Panel Display Screen and Controls There is one display screen and five controls pushbuttons on the front panel of the Matrix Switch.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide If the Enter pushbutton is pressed, the LCD screen will display the selected menu suboption. If the Enter pushbutton is not pressed, the LCD screen will revert back to displaying all 8 channel connections in sequence. SELECT INPUT CHANNEL Sub-menu • Use the Up and Down pushbuttons to select output channels.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.8. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Cascadability Two Audio 8x8 Matrix Switches can be cascaded using the expansion port (Figure 9) on the back panel of each unit. To cascade two units, one unit must be configured as the master and the other as the slave, which is done via the internal jumper P4 pin 1-2. Figure 9: Expansion Port (Back Panel) Figures 10 and 11 illustrate two possible configurations for cascading two Audio 8x8 Matrix Switches.
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© MuxLab Inc. 3.9. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Port Control Operation MuxLab’s 4x4 Matrix Switch, HDBT may be controlled in the following two ways: 1. RS-232 Control 2. USB CDC Control 1. RS-232 Control The Matrix Switch features built-in firmware that allows commands from an ASCII terminal to be sent directly to the device via an RS-232 connection. Ensure that the RS-232 cable has the straight-through configuration shown in Figure 12.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 3.10. USB Driver Setup When interfacing a MuxLab device with the USB port on Windows XP, Windows 7, or Windows 8 operating systems, a driver setup file will be required. For Linux and Mac OS X operating systems, no driver is necessary. To install the USB serial driver, download the SC-000032-A USB to serial driver file from the MuxLab website and save it to the local hard drive.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide A new dialog box will open (Figure 14). Select Browse my computer for driver software (advanced). Figure 14: Found New Hardware Dialog Box Another dialog box will open (Figure 15). Click Browse and locate the SC-000032-A USB to serial driver file downloaded earlier. Once found, click Next.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide A security window will now appear, indicating that the driver software is unsigned (Figure 16). Select Install this driver software anyway. Figure 16: Windows Security A window will appear instructing that the software for the driver has been successfully installed (Figure 17). Click Close.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 3.11. Ethernet Web Interface MuxLab offers users an Ethernet Web interface that provides the same functionality as manual control, with speeds of 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. To use the Ethernet Web interface, the Matrix Switch must first be physically connected to an Ethernet network.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide The Logout hyperlink logs the user out of the system. The Language drop-down list provides the user with three interface languages: English, French, and Spanish. English is used by default.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide The Port Management submenu allows the user to make individual connections between specific displays and sources, or wholesale connections between all displays and sources by means of presets. Sources and displays are presented to the user in any one of four ways: • By source name • By source number • By display name • By display number Figure 19 illustrates sources and displays presented by display number.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide (2) Setup The Setup submenu (Figure 21) is used to perform the following tasks: • Modify port names • Modify present names • Modify network connections and passwords • Modify RS232 connections • Modify alarm settings • Upgrade firmware Figure 21: Setup Submenu – Port Names Tab In the Port Names tab, the user can modify port names in the Display Names and Source Names columns, and then click on Save to save these modifications.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide In the Preset Names tab (Figure 22), the user can modify the names of presets. Figure 22: Setup Submenu – Preset Names Tab After preset names are modified, the user clicks on Save to save these modifications. The length of preset names is limited to 20 characters each. In the Network tab (Figure 23), the user can modify network settings and passwords for users and (if applicable) administrators.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide To implement password modifications, an administrator makes changes to the Administrator Password and/or the User Password, and then clicks on the corresponding Save button. Regular users can only make changes to the User Password. In the RS-232 tab (Figure 24), the user can modify RS-232 settings.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide In the Alarms tab (Figure 25), the user can modify the settings that dictate when an alarm will be triggered. Figure 25: Setup Submenu – Alarms Tab Minimum and maximum temperatures are understood to be in degrees Celsius (°C). Once all modifications have been made, the user clicks on Save.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide In the Administration tab (Figure 26), the user can modify passwords for users and (if applicable) administrators, select and install new firmware, restore or backup data and reset the unit to factory settings. Figure 26: Setup Submenu – Administration Tab To implement password modifications, an administrator makes changes to the Administrator Password and/or the User Password, and then clicks on the corresponding Save button.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide In the Volume tab (Figure 27), the user can set the volume attenuation at any output from 0 to 127 dB. Figure 27: Setup Submenu – Volume Tab (3) Help The Help submenu (Figure 28) provides the user with contact and support information.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 4. Troubleshooting Table 2 lists common problems that affect image quality, as well as their possible causes and solutions. If the information below does not solve the problem, the technical support contact information can be found at the end of this section. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS No Sound No Sound No Sound Check power on all units Check cables Check Matrix Switch connections.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 5. Appendix A. ASCII Command Set Ensure that the terminal emulation program parameters are set to the following: BAUD Rate: 9600 Data bits: 8 Stop bits: 1 Parity: None Flow control: None It should be noted that commands are case sensitive and arguments must be separated by a single space. Commands must be entered in the following way and ended with a carriage return.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide Serial/USB Port Commands 1. Alarm alarm Description: Display all the alarm settings Arguments: Example: alarm 2.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide connect -p Description: Apply all connections defined in the selected preset # Arguments: : 1 to 8 to specify the preset to use Example: Apply the connections defined in preset 7 connect -p 7 Response: [2,0,0,3] (or an error message if the command failed) 3.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 5. Help help or ? Description: Display all the command list definition available Arguments: Example: Display all the command list help ? Response: connect connect –i -o {Connect 1 input port to 1 output port} connect -i -o all {Connect 1 input port to all output port} connect -i -o ..
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 7. Network network Description: Get the network address values (IP, mask and gateway) Arguments: Example: Get network address values network Response: IP: 10.0.1.101 MASK: 255.255.0.0 GATEWAY: 10.0.0.1 DHCP: ON (or an error message if the command failed) Network –ip Description: Set a specific IP address (note that DHCP must be disabled to perform this action) Arguments: : #.#.#.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 7. Network (Continued) Network –dhcp Description: Enable/disable DHCP feature Arguments: : on or off Example: Enable the DHCP feature Network –dhcp on Response: IP: 10.0.1.101 MASK: 255.255.0.0 GATEWAY: 10.101.1.5 DHCP: ON (or an error message if the command failed) 8. Password password -wadmin Description: Set the web server 'Admin' password Arguments: : alphanumeric (max.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 10. Reset reset -f Description: Reset the unit and restore it to its factory settings Arguments: Example: Reset unit and restore it to factory settings reset -f Response: “Clearing flash memory... Rebooting...” (or an error message if the command failed) 11.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 13. Status status Description: Display the unit status Arguments: Example: Display the unit status status 14. Version version Description: Get the current firmware version Arguments: Example: Get current firmware version version Response: Master firmware version: 1.0.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide B. IP Control Commands 1. Notice This section is provided for informational purposes only, and should only be used by software developers with a thorough understanding of the HTTP and JSON specifications. 2. Introduction The Matrix Switch can be controlled using basic IP commands. These commands are based on the JSON format and are sent and received in standard TCP/IP packets. To learn more about JSON, visit http://www.json.org.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 4. Basic Authentication (Continued) If successful, you will receive an HTTP 201 Created response. Sessions will automatically close after 5 minutes of inactivity. They may also be closed at any time by a GET /var/logout.json.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 5. GET Commands URL Response /var/conn.json Array of 4 integers. Contains 4 items for the 4 displays. Each number is the source connected to the associated display. 0 means a display is disconnected. In the example below, Display 1 is disconnected, Display 2 is connected to Source 3, etc. Example: [0,3,2,4] Array of 4 integers. Provide the connections state of the corresponding preset. Contains 4 items for the 4 displays.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 6. POST Commands POST commands will always return 1 of 5 HTTP headers: HTTP 201Created HTTP 400 Bad Request HTTP 403 Forbidden HTTP 404 Not Found HTTP 501 Not Implemented Command was successful Received argument was malformed User does not have sufficient privileges URL is incorrect URL does not support receiving POST data URL Argument /var/conn.json Array of connections.
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© MuxLab Inc. var/edidcopy_p.json Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide The response will be the data (in hexadecimal) returned if any: [“A105……450C”] Array of a single integer. Copy the specified predefined EDID values to all input ports. The different code value are: 1 : 1080p3D 2 : 1080p 3 : 1080i 4 : 1080p 5.1 5 : 1080p 7.1 Example to apply the predefined EDID “1080i”: [3] var/edidcopy_o.json Array of 4 integers. Contains 4 items for the 4 sources.
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide C. Infrared Remote Control Codes Remote control codes must follow NEC code standards Custom Code: 00FF Code (hex) 00 0D 15 10 12 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 5F 60 61 80 81 . . .
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© MuxLab Inc. Audio 8x8 Matrix Switch Installation Guide 6. Product Warranty Policy Items Under Warranty - Company Policy MuxLab guarantees its products to be free of defects in manufacturing and workmanship for the warranty period from the date of purchase. If this product fails to give satisfactory performance during this warranty period, MuxLab will either repair or replace this product at no additional charge, except as set forth below.