8X8 HDMI™ Matrix Switcher with 3D Support User’s Guide Model no. PT-MA-HD88 Designed in Germany Made in Taiwan © 2010 PureLink GmbH. All rights reserved. www.purelink.
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................... 3 1. Safety and Notice .................................................................................................. 3 2. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 3. Package Contents ....................................................
Section 1: Getting Started 1. Safety and Notice Please read all of these instructions carefully before you use the device. Save this manual for future reference. The PT-MA-HD88 8X8 HDMI™ Matrix Switcher with 3D Support has been tested for conformance to safety regulations and requirements, and has been certified for international use. However, like all electronic equipments, the PT-MA-HD88 should be used with care.
3. Package Contents Before you start the installation of the switch, please check the package contents. — — — — — — — PT-MA-HD88 Rack-mounting ear set IR Remote control* IR Receiver Power supply unit (+12VDC, 5A) Installation software CD User’s Guide x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 * Additional IR remote controllers and IR blasters can be purchased as optional accessories to control the HDMI sources located separately. 4. Before Installation Put the product in an even and stable location.
. Panel Descriptions FRONT PANEL — PT-MA-HD88, transmitting unit (TX) 1. VFD window 2. Input Push Button: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of input source & LED display for input channels 3. Output Push Button: Front panel push buttons used to select the number of display channel & LED display for output ports 4. Push Button: Select the needed function 5.SET: To confirm the function which had been selected. 6.
FRONT PANEL — PT-MA-HD88, receiving unit (RX) Signal Level: Adjust the 8-level equalization control to the received HDMI signals. The HDMI signal level varies from strongest (0) to weakest (7) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance. Please adjust the signal level from strongest to weakest and stop turning the rotary switch whenever the audio/video is playing normally.
6. Installation — Connect all sources to HDMI Inputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix PT-MA-HD88. — Connect all display to HDMI Outputs on the 8x8 HDMI Matrix PT-MA-HD88. — Connect the +12V 5A DC power supply to the 8x8 HDMI Matrix PT-MA-HD88. 7. EDID LEARNING The EDID learning function is only necessary whenever you encounter any display on the HDMI output port that cannot play audio and video properly.
Section 2: Operation approach Mode Selection Pressing UP(↑) or DOWN(↓) button to select among 4 different modes – Save Mapping Mode, Preset Mapping Mode, Default EDID Mode, EDID Learning Mode, and Status Mode 1. Save Mapping Mode 1) Pushing “Left (←)”button, to enter the Save Mapping Mode.
2) Use the “Right (→)“ input push button to get into the selection of the saved mapping configuration, and use “UP (↑) & DOWN (↓)” (1~8) to choose which mapping you want 3) After you select the desired mapping configuration number, the number will be twinkled. Then, press the SET button, the device will show the selected mapping. 4) press LEFT(←) button to go back to pre-layer 3.
Method B: IR Remote Control 1. IN/OUT Switch Operation Procedure IN/OUT Switch Output Number (1~8) + Input Number (1~8) Ex: Input 2 1. Press output number key “3” to select Output 3 To Output 3 2. Press input number key “2” to select Input 2 7-Segment LED 3 3 2 1 2 2.
Operation Mute Output Procedure Mute + A~H(Output 1~8) + Take 1. Press “MUTE” button Ex: Mute Output 3 2. Press number key “C” to select Output 3 3.Press “TAKE” button Output Status Ex: Output 4 2.Press number key “D” to select Output 4 (Input 2) 3.Press “TAKE” button Ex: Save current 2.Press number key “E” to select the storage site 5 mapping to 5 3.Press “TAKE” button Ex: Preset saved 2.Press number key “E” to select the storage site 5 mapping from 5 3.Press “TAKE” button 2.
Method C: Software Control through RS-232 port 1. System Requirement 1) OS Information: MS WinXP/7 2) Baud rates: 9600 3) Software size: 3 MB 4) Minimum RAM requirement: 256 MB 1 2 6 7 3 9 8 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 FW/SW Version Button COM Port Selection Connection Status Connect/Disconnect Button Power On/Off Button EDID Button 7 8 9 10 11 12 5 4 10 12 Firmware Update Button Network Button Mapping Button Default Reset Button In/Out Switch Button Mute Output Button 2.
3. FW/SW Version Button Click “ ” button to show version information 4. COM Port Selection Click “ ” button to select COM Port 5. Connection Status 1) Connected Status: 2) Connecting Status: 3) Disconnected Status: 6. Connect/Disconnect Button Click this button “ ” to change connection status 7.
8. EDID Button 1) a) b) c) Learn EDID from Default Select Default EDID(1-8 Default EDID) Select Input Click “Learn” button to learn default EDID 2) a) b) Load EDID File to Input Select Input Click “Load” button to select the EDID file 3) a) b) c) Learn EDID From Display Select EDID Port Select Input Click “Learn” button to learn display EDID 4) a) Create EDID File Click “Create” button to create EDID file www.purelink.
b) c) Select the EDID content Click “Save EDID on Computer” to save the generated EDID as a file 5) a) b) View EDID Content Select Input, or From File Click “View” button to read the EDID and analysis c) Click “Save As” to save the read EDID as a file on computer www.purelink.
9. Firmware Update Button 1) 2) 3) 4) Click “Load File” to select the firmware file which you want to update Click “Break” button Quickly remove and reconnect the power input connector Click “Start” button to begin the firmware update 10. Network Button 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Click “Read From Device” to read the device IP address Select “Ethernet” and then will be a pop-up windows Key in the device IP address to the pop-up windows Close the pop-up windows Click the connected button to connect 11.
2) a) b) Preset Mapping: Select Mapping(1-8) Click “Recall” button to recall previous mapping which are saved 3) a) b) Rename Mapping: Rename the mapping(Mapping1-Mapping8) Click “Confirm” button to confirm the change 12. Default Reset Button Click this button to do factory default reset The default reset process will take about 80~90 seconds 13.
Section 3: Specifications Item Units Unit Description HDMI Compliance HDCP Compliance Video Bandwidth Supported Resolutions Audio support ESD Protection PCB stack-up Input Output HDMI Input selection IR remote control HDMI connector RJ-45 connector RS-232 connector 3.5mm connector Description Transmitting unit of PT-MA-HD88 Receiving unit of PT-E-HD10 Transmitter Receiver HDMI Deep Color & full 3D Yes Single-link 225MHz [6.75Gbps] 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i / 1080p60 36-bit color Surround sound (up to 7.
Section 4: FAQ Q The quality of output video is not good enough, how can I do? A Please adjust the 8-level equalization on the receiver units. The HDMI signal level varies from 0 (strongest) to 7 (weakest) for respective transmission length from longest possible range to short distance. It is recommended to switch from 7 to 0 to find the optimal visual experience. Q Can I use any kind of LAN cable? A Please check the NOTICE section for more information about how to pick up a suitable cable.
Section 5: Performance Guide Performance rating Wiring Solid Stranded Type of CAT5/6 cable Shielding CAT5 Unshielded (UTP) Shielded (STP) CAT5e CAT6 Unshielded (UTP) Shielded (STP) Termination Please use EIA/TIA-568-B termination (T568B) at any time www.purelink.
