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MX430----101 8x8 HDMI Switcher
101 8x8 HDMI Switcher
101 8x8 HDMI Switcher
101 8x8 HDMI Switcher
User’s Guide
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Welcome!
We greatly appreciate your purchase of the MX430-101 8x8 HDMI Matrix
Switcher. We are sure you will find it reliable and simple to use. Superior
performance for the right price, backed by solid technical and customer
support is what ALTINEX has to offer.
We are committed to providing our customers with Signal Management
Solutions
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to the most demanding audiovisual installations at competitive
pricing and we welcome you to join the ranks of our many satisfied customers
throughout the world.
1. Precautions and Safety Warnings
Please read this manual carefully before using your MX430-101. Keep this
manual handy for future reference. These safety instructions are to ensure the
long life of your MX430-101 and to prevent fire and shock hazards. Please
read them carefully and heed all warnings.
1.1 General
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Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized
representatives must perform all service.
1.2 Installation Precautions
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To prevent fire or shock, do not expose this unit to water or moisture.
Do not place the MX430-101 in direct sunlight, near heaters or
heat-radiating appliances, or near any liquid. Exposure to direct
sunlight, smoke, or steam can harm internal components.
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Handle the switcher carefully. Dropping or jarring can cause damage.
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Do not pull any cables that are attached to the MX430-101.
1.3 Cleaning
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Clean only the connector area with a dry cloth. Never use strong
detergents or solvents such as alcohol or thinner. Do not use a wet
cloth or water to clean the card. Do not clean or touch any component
or PCB.
1.4 FCC Notice
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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.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions found herein, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Any changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by
ALTINEX, Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
2. Installation Procedures
Step 1.
Remove the switcher and all accessories from the shipping container. If installing in an equipment rack, use the ears that are attached to the switcher
and the rack mounting screws provided in the accessories. Rails are also provided in case none are already in the rack.
Step 2.
Connect the AC power adapter provided to a working AC outlet and the other end to the switcher. The switcher turns on automatically.
Step 3.
The switcher takes a few seconds to initialize and then switches to the last/saved settings.
Step 4.
Connect up to 8 HDMI sources to the switcher inputs. The MX430-101 easily supports input cable lengths of 33 ft (10 m) using high-quality cable.
Step 5.
Connect up to 8 HDMI displays to the switcher outputs. The MX430-101 supports output cable lengths of 50 ft (15 m) at 1080p/8 bits resolution and
cable lengths of 33 ft (10 m) at 1080p/10 bits resolution.
Step 6.
The MX430-101 is now operational. The switcher can be controlled using the front panel keys or through RS-232 control. See the examples below, or
refer to the online manual's Operation section for more details.
Front Panel Control
Make switch connections from the front panel as in the following examples:
In 1 to ALL Outputs ................. Press in order: ............. ALL + 1 + ENTER
(select Outputs = ALL, select Input 1, switch)
Output A/1 to In 8 .................... Press in order: ............. A + 8 + ENTER
(select Output A/1, select Input 8, switch)
RS-232 Control (DB9)
The MX430-101 requires a 3 conductor cable with pins 2, 3, and 5 wired in parallel. RS-232 control is accomplished using the DB9 connector labeled RS-232 on
the back of the switcher. Send RS-232 commands at 9600 baud, no parity, 8 stop bits, and 1 stop bit. Commands are all uppercase, no spaces, include opening and
closing brackets, and no carriage return. See the following examples for simple switching or refer to the online
manual for a full list of functions:
In 1 to ALL Outputs .......... Send ......... [I1O*]
In 1 to Out 2 ............. Send ......... [I1O2]
In 2 to ALL Outputs .......... Send ......... [I2O*]
In 2 to Out 8 ............. Send ......... [I2O8]
3. Limited Warranty/Return Policies
Please see the ALTINEX website at
www.altinex.com
for details on warranty and return policies.
