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INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing this MX-5288 8x8 DVI-D Matrix Switcher from tvONE. The MX-5288
is designed to distribute up to 8 DVI inputs to 8 different destinations or to one destination.
This matrix enables the distribution of multiple video outputs to multiple displays. The MX-
5288 supports DVI-D (w/o HDCP) video at resolutions from VGA through WUXGA. The
video quality is excellent and the switcher uses single link (4.95Gbps/165Mhz) video
processing circuitry. The MX-5288 DVI-D Matrix Switcher offers a convenient and cost
effective method for the switching of high quality PC graphics and HD video. The MX-5288
is ready to provide a DVI matrix switching solution ideal for boardroom, showroom, or
exhibition use. Regardless of whether you use the IR remote, RS-232, Ethernet, or the front
panel push button operation, control of the MX-5288 couldn’t be easier.
Our professional video conversion products have been serving the industry for over
twenty years. tvONE offers a full line of high quality Seamless Switchers, Video Scalers,
Up/Down/Cross Converters, Analog-Digital Converters (SD/HD-SDI, HDMI, DVI), Format
Converters, Standards Converters, TBC/Frame Synchronizers, Matrix Routing Switchers,
Signal Distribution Amplifiers and Cat.5/6 Transmission Systems.
1.1
Liability Statement
Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is free of errors. tvONE cannot be
held liable for the use of this hardware or any direct or indirect consequential damages
arising from its use. It is the responsibility of the user of the hardware to check that it is
suitable for his/her requirements and that it is installed correctly. All rights reserved. No
parts of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted by any form or means electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage or retrieval
system without the written consent of the publisher.
tvONE reserves the right to revise any of its hardware and software following its policy to
modify and/or improve its products where necessary or desirable. This statement does not
affect the legal rights of the user in any way.
All third party trademarks and copyrights are recognised. The tvONE logo and CORIO
logo are the registered trademarks of tvONE. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective holders.
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Features
The MX-5288 8x8 DVI-D Matrix Switcher has many features that enable it to perform in a
superior manner. Among these features you will find:
8x DVI-D inputs via DVI-I Connectors
8x DVI-D outputs via DVI-I Connectors
DVI-D (w/o HDCP) video signal
Power-fail protection provided by
switcher memory
Front panel button controllable
RS-232 controllable
IR remote controllable
Ethernet controllable
1RU Rack mountable
