Quick Start Guide
MMX8x4-HT400MC
Further Information
The document is valid with the following firmware version: 1.0.0
The User’s manual of this appliance is available on
www.lightware.com
.
See the
Downloads
section on the website of the product.
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Doc. ver.: 1.1
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Important Safety Instructions
Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the
product before you start using the device.
Introduction
MMX8x4-HT400MC is a standalone matrix switcher specifically designed for conference
room environments with eight video inputs (four HDMI and four TPS) and four HDMI video
outputs. 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4 or 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 3D capabilities and HDCP are fully
supported. MMX8x4-HT400MC has a dedicated Special Audio Input block with input ports for
microphone and line-in. The built-in sound mixer allows free mixing of the microphone or the
line-in and the de-embedded audio from one of the input HDMI signals.
Box Contents
1
AC connector
Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
2
TPS inputs
RJ45 connectors (4x) for incoming TPS signal;
not
PoE-compliant.
3
HDMI inputs
HDMI input ports (4x) for sources.
4
Audio output
port
5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio; the signal
can be mixed from the de-embedded audio of the TPS/HDMI
inputs or the microphone input or the line in. See details from the
audio features on the next page.
Rear View
Connecting Steps
7
Ethernet port
RJ45 connector to control the matrix via LAN.
8
Reset button
Reboots the matrix; the same as switching it off and on again.
9
RS-232 ports
3-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for bi-directional RS-232
communication.
q
48 V LED
on
Phantom power turned on.
off
Phantom power turned off.
Turn off the phantom power before connecting the microphone!
w
Serial/ Infra
ports
2-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for IR output or TTL output
serial signal.
e
Infra output
ports
3.5 mm TRS (Jack) connectors (2x) for infra signal transmission
(both of them are outputs).
r
HDMI output
HDMI output connectors (4x) for sink devices.
1
USB port
USB mini-B port for controlling the unit locally by 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.
LCD Menu and Navigation
The front panel has a color LCD showing the most important settings and parameters (E.g.
network settings, port status, crosspoint state). 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.
The MMX8x4-HT400MC matrix is compatible with any
third-party HDBaseT
TM
device.
Compatible Devices
The MMX8x4-HT400MC matrix is compatible with other Lightware TPS devices, matrix TPS
and TPS2 boards, 25G boards, as well as third-party HDBaseT-extenders, but not compatible
with the phased out TPS-90 extenders.
HDBaseT
TM
and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
Matrix unit
IEC power connector
Phoenix Combicon 3-pole
connector (3x)
Phoenix Combicon 5-pole
connector (2x)
Infrared emitter unit
with Phoenix Combicon
2-pole connector (2x)
Safety and warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
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 the four screws for fixing
the device ears to the rack rail. Choose
properly sized screws for mounting. Keep
minimum two threads left after the nut
screw.
Ventilation
To ensure the correct ventilation and
avoid overheating let enough free space
around the appliance. Do not cover the
appliance, let the ventilation holes free on
both sides.
TPS
Connect an HDBase-T
TM
-compatible transmitter to TPS input port (
not
PoE-compliant).
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.
RS-232
Optionally connect a serial device (e.g projector) to the 3-pole Phoenix
connector to transmit RS-232 commands.
IR
Optionally connect the infra emitter to the infra output port (2-pole Phoenix or
1/8” Stereo Jack connector) to transmit infra signal.
LAN
Optionally connect the UTP cable (straight or cross, both are supported) in order
to control the matrix switcher via the Lightware Device Controller software.
USB
Optionally connect the USB cable in order to control the matrix switcher via the
Lightware Device Controller software.
Audio
Optionally for analog output connect an audio device (e.g. audio amplifier) to the
analog audio output port by an audio cable.
Audio
See the Installation Guide for Connecting a Microphone
section on the next
page before connecting the microphone. Not proper setting can cause a damage.
Audio
Optionally for audio input port: connect the audio source (e.g. media player) to
the audio input port by an audio cable.
Power
Connect the power cord to the AC power socket to the matrix unit.
Powering the device is recommended as the final step.
4
Audio output port
5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio; the
signal can be mixed from the de-embedded audio of the
TPS/HDMI inputs or the microphone input or the line in. See
details from the audio features on the next page.
5
Audio input port
3-pole Phoenix connector for microphone input and
5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input.
6
Boot button
Reset or power on the device while keep pushing the hidden
button takes the matrix in bootload mode.
Infrared emitter unit with
Jack connector (2x)
Front View
Serial Output Voltage Levels (TTL and RS-232)
*Using a receiver with at least 1k impedance to any voltage between 0V and 5V to get the voltages.
TTL*
RS-232
Logic low level
0 .. 0.25V
3 V .. 15 V
Logic high level
4.75 .. 5.0V
-15 V .. -3 V
LAN cross-link cable,
CAT5e type, 3m length
Made in EU, Hungary
TPS IN 1
TPS IN 2
TPS IN 3
TPS IN 4
TPS LINK
50/60 Hz 1.4-0.85A
100-240 VAC
Sn:
3
4
IIR
R O
OU
UTT
2
1
TX
TX
4
RS232
2
1
3
HDMI
OUT 3
HDMI
OUT 4
HDMI
HDMI
IN 6
IN 5
HDMI
IN 7
HDMI
IN 8
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
L
R
L
R
48V
Reset
RX
TX RX
TX
Control
ETHERNET
Boot
HDMI
OUT 1
HDMI
OUT 2
MIC IN
1
2
r
8 7 6
4
5
3
9
q
w
e
USB
Control
POWER
LIVE
Multiport HDMI and TPS Matrix Switcher
MMX8x4-HT400MC
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
Ports
EDID
5
4
1
3
2
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
Ports
EDID
Menu navigation
& change parameter
Menu selection
& set parameter
Press
Turn
min. 2
threads left
rack rail
rack shelf mounting ear
rack screw
flat washer
cage nut
USB
Control
POWER
LIVE
Multiport HDMI and TPS Matrix Switcher
MMX8x4-HT400MC
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
Input Ports
Output Ports
RS-232
Power
outlet
TPS transmitter
device
Laptop
PC
Projector
Infra emitter
Audio Amplifier Microphone
Media Player
HDMI
HDMI
IR
TPS
Audio
LAN
Power
USB
Audio
Audio
