MDX MATRIX SERIES USER MANUAL V2.0
© 2016 Smart-e (UK) Ltd
www.smart-e.co.uk
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FUNCTION
The MDX Digital Modular Matrix 2 (DMM2) series from Smart-e is a range of rack-mountable modular
analogue/digital audiovisual matrix switches
–
providing a high performance solution to analogue/digital
matrix switching, with flexible configuration.
The MDX series comprises:
A range of modular matrix chassis, supporting 8x8, 16x16, 36x36 and 72x72 Input and Output
matrix switching
A range of Input Blades
–
each supporting 4x independent switchable input ports. Input Blades
are available for HDMI, DVI-D, Multi-format Analogue, HDBaseT, 3G-SDI and Fibre
A range of Output Blades
–
each supporting 4x independently switchable and scalable output
ports. Output Blades are available for HDMI, DVI-D, HDBaseT, 3G-SDI and Fibre
A range of accessories including active cooling fan-trays, ventilation panels, blank panels and a
redundant PSU
Input and Output Blades can be mixed & matched to provide the user with a diverse solution in a single unified
system.
All input/output Blade ports are fully independent, enabling full matrix switching capability between ports: one-
to-one, or one-to-many.
DMM2 delivers analogue/digital hybrid capability
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enabling the input of multi-format analogue video
(VGA/RGBHV, Component-video YPbPr, S-video and Composite-video) sources to digital output (HDMI, DVI-D
and HDBaseT). Analogue video is digitised and up-scaled as required up to HD 1080p.
The HDMI and DVI Input Blades provide active-input ports, enabling the installer to connect extended cable
lengths
≤
15-meters.
The HDBaseT Input Blades enable remote connectivity to source devices fitted with a Smart-e 4K-TX866
Transmitter (or other compliant HDBaseT transmitter)
≤
100-meters over copper twisted pair cable. 24V
power is supplied from the matrix to the transmitter through the twisted pair cabling.
The HDBaseT Output Blades enable remote connectivity to display devices fitted with a Smart-e 4K-RX866
Receiver (or other compliant HDBaseT receiver)
≤
100-meters over copper twisted pair cable. 24V power is
supplied from the matrix to the transmitter through the twisted pair cabling.
Digital signal processing technology ensures that signals are transported without distortion and the best
quality output is transmitted to the display device. Each output port can have its resolution set to match that
of the connected screen ensuring best quality picture and seamless switching between inputs.
The matrix switching of MDX Blade Inputs/Outputs fully supports bi-directional RS232 control and bi-
directional Infrared control pass-through enabling control connectivity between remote source and display
devices.
The MDX matrices can be controlled by a variety of methods including:
Remote control, via Key Pad accessory.
Remote control via RS232 serial command
Remote control via TCP/IP Ethernet
Control via Smart-iP Interface (separate 1U chassis)
