MX430-101

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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® 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

• Qualified ALTINEX service personnel or their authorized

representatives must perform all service.

1.2 Installation Precautions

• 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.

• Handle the switcher carefully. Dropping or jarring can cause damage.

• Do not pull any cables that are attached to the MX430-101.

1.3 Cleaning

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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4. Technical Specifications

Specifications are subject to change. See www.altinex.com for up-to-date information.

Features/Description MX430-101

General

Inputs

Input Connectors HDMI F (8)

Outputs

Output Connectors HDMI F (8)

Compatibility

Signal types HDMI 1.3, HDCP 1.1, DVI 1.0,

Deep Color

Signal resolutions PC VGA through UXGA

Signal resolutions HDTV 480i through 1080p

Digital Audio Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS HD Master Audio

Agency Listings

Power Adapter UL, CE, FCC

Accessories Included

Power Adapter +24VDC, 6.25 A

IR Receiver 38 kHz

AC Cord (NEMA 5-15P IEC C13) PC5301US

Hardware

- Rack mount ears + screws - Handles - Rack mount rails + screws - Remote control + batteries

Table 1. MX430-101 General

Mechanical MX430-101

Material Aluminum

Color Black

Height 6.9 in (176 mm)

Width 19.0 in (482 mm)

Depth 15.2 in (385 mm)

Weight 21.0 lb (9.5 kg)

T° Operating 0°C to 40°C

T° Maximum -20°C to 60°C

Humidity 20-90% non-condensing

MTBF (calc.) 38,000 hrs

Table 2. MX430-101 Mechanical

Electrical MX430-101

Input/Output

Digital Video+ Audio HDMI 1.3

Power (from adapter)

+24V DC 4.2 A

Total Power 100 W max.

Table 3. MX430-101 Electrical


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5. About Your MX430-101

• Fully DHCP compliant digital video and audio

• Supports HDMI V1.3 Deep Color

• Any input to any or all outputs

• Key management administered automatically by

switcher

• Easy-to-use ALTINEX standard RS-232 matrix

switching commands

The M430-101 is an 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switcher fully

compliant with HDMI 1.3 standard and supports digital

audio and video. It is also fully compliant with High-

bandwidth Digital Content Protection V1.0 and V1.1 for

both video and audio. Any of the 8 inputs can be

individually connected to any or all of the 8 outputs.

All DHCP key management is administered internally by

the switcher allowing full, 8x8 matrix functionality. Each signal is regenerated within the matrix switcher correcting for losses of the inbound cable run and to

ensure the quality of the signal is exceptional when it arrives at its destination.

The MX430-101 Matrix Switcher supports ALTINEX's standard, easy-to-use ASCII commands for RS-232 control of the switcher. Switch any input to any

output, set input mode for individual inputs, check switcher status, lock the front panel, etc.

RS-234

DDD

SERVICE

234A

IR IN

B

USB SERVICE

HDMI OUTPUT

GH

HDMI INPUT

678EF

1

5

8 in 8 out Universal HDMI (1.3) Matrix Switcher

POWERPOWER

6

RECALLRECALLLOCKLOCKEDIDEDID ENTERENTER

1 2 3

ALLALL MEMORYMEMORY

INPUTINPUT

4 5 7 8

FFAA BB CC

OUTPUT

DD EE GG HH

LCD

IR RECEIVER IN/OUT SELECT

POWER/STANDBYEDID SELECT

PANEL LOCKENTER/TAKE

IN TO ALLSAVE TO MEMORY

RECALL FROM MEMORY

HDMI

+24VDC INIR RECEIVERUSBRS-232 RS-232

OUTPUTS (8) INPUTS (8)HDMI

SERVICE SERVICECONTROL INPUT(Factory Only) (Factory Only)

DISPLAY

COMPLIANT

RoHS714-990-2300www.altinex.com


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6. Application Diagrams

Diagram 1: Typical Setup


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7. Operation

7.1 Manual Control

7.1.1 Power Key

If the POWER LED is RED, the MX430-101 is in standby mode. Press

the POWER key to turn on the system.

The POWER LED turns GREEN and the system initializes;

initialization takes about 10 seconds. During this time the ENTER LED

flashes; the ENTER LED turns off when the system is ready.

Press the POWER key when the LED is GREEN and the system goes

into standby mode and the LED turns RED.

7.1.2 Input Switching

The MX430-101 has 8 keys that are used to select both inputs and

outputs. In the LCD display, Outputs are distinguished using letters

A-H representing Outputs 1-8 while Inputs are simply 1-8.

Switch One Input to One Output

To make a simple switch, first select an output, A-H. The ENTER LED

turns on. Next, press an Input key. The new connection is displayed in

the LCD window but the physical switch is not made until the ENTER

key is pressed. For example, to connect Output 8 to Input 2 execute

the following key strokes:

8 + 2 + ENTER

Switch One Input to ALL 8 Outputs

To make a broadcast connection, first press the ALL key. Next, press

an Input key. The new connection is displayed in the LCD window

but the physical switch is not made until the ENTER key is pressed.

For example, to connect Input 1 to ALL outputs execute the following

key strokes:

ALL + 1 + ENTER

7.1.3 SAVE & RECALL SWITCHER SETTINGS

The MX430-101 has 6 memory locations available to save popular

switcher configurations.

Recall

Press the RECALL key and the current saved configurations are

displayed in the LCD window. Configurations 1, 3, and 5 are on the

left side of the display and 2, 4, and 6 are on the right side of the

display. Press a number key 1-6 to select the configuration and then

ENTER to recall the switch settings.

Save

Save the current switch settings by pressing the MEMORY key, the

memory location 1-6, and then ENTER. This overwrites the switcher

settings currently in that memory location and makes the current

settings available for recall.

7.1.4 FRONT PANEL LOCK

Press the LOCK key to lock the front panel and prevent accidental

switching of the matrix. The LOCK LED is on when the panel is

locked. Press the LOCK key again to unlock the front panel.

7.1.5 EDID

Each input can be individually set for STANDARD MODE to use the

internal EDID memory of the switcher or TV MODE to use the EDID

memory of one of the external displays on Outputs 1-4 (A-D).

In TV MODE the switcher automatically detects and uses the first

HDMI output EDID it scans with first priority on Output 1/A. Use TV

MODE for inputs that are connected to sources such as Blu-ray

players/

In STANDARD MODE, the switcher uses internal EDID memory for

selected inputs. STANDARD MODE supports video formats up to

1080p 10 bits and PCM2 audio and is typically used for computer

driven inputs.

7.2 Remote Control

7.2.1 Input Switching

The IR receiver is on the front of the switcher to the right of the LCD

window. Aim the remote at the front of the switcher. Press a single

digit to represent the Output number 1-8 (A-H). Next, select a single

digit represent the Input number 1-8. The switcher makes the switch

and updates the LCD window.

7.2.2 IR Receiver

The IR receiver included with the switcher plugs into the IR IN jack

on the rear of the switcher. The IR IN jack is a standard 3.5 mm jack

with the following pinout:

7.3 RS-232 Control

The MX430-101 has many advanced remote-control capabilities accessible

through standard RS-232 communication. Control may be accomplished

through a computer, control system, or any device capable of RS-232

communication.

7.3.1 RS-232 Serial Port Settings

In order to configure the switcher or to control it using RS-232

communication, make sure the communication software is set for the

following:

Baud Rate ................. 9600

Data Bits ................... 8

Stop Bits .................... 1

Parity ........................ None

Flow .......................... None


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7.3.2 RS-232 Interface

The control commands for the MX430-101 are in a simple ASCII

character format.

1. Square brackets “[ ]” are part of the command.

2. Use uppercase letters for all commands.

3. Spaces are not legal characters.

7.3.3 Feedback from Switcher

Commands that instruct the switcher to execute a function return

acknowledgement feedback of "[ ]" when the command is executed

successfully, or "[ERR]" if there is a problem. If a command requests

information, the returned data is acknowledgement of the command.

7.4 Description of Commands

Each command consists of an open square bracket, a function name,

optional parameters, and a close bracket.

Example: [ I 1 O 1 ]

[ = Start

I = Function, select input

2 = Parameter to specify a specific input (ex: 2)

O = Function, select output

1 = Parameter to specify a specific output (ex: 1)

] = End/execute of function

1. [VER]

This command displays the firmware version of the switcher.

Command Format: [VER]

Cn = Card ID (n = slot # from 1 to max slots)

Example:

Send [VER] to the switcher and receive feedback similar to the

following:

[Jun 21 2010V2.4]

2. [HELP]

This command displays information available for the switcher

interface commands.

Command Format: [HELP]

Example:

Display the RS-232 commands available for the MX430-101 by

sending [HELP]. The commands along with a brief description are

displayed.

3. [STATUS]

This command displays the current status of the switcher including

matrix settings, modes, and saved memory configurations.

Command Format: [STATUS]

Example:

Display the current status of the switcher by sending [STATUS] and

receive feedback similar to the following:

OutA-In01 Mode:Standard

OutB-In01 Mode:Standard

OutC-In01 Mode:Standard

OutD-In01 Mode:Standard

OutE-In01 Mode:Standard

OutF-In01 Mode:Standard

OutG-In01 Mode:Standard

OutH-In01 Mode:Standard

MEM 1 =11111111

MEM 2 =87654321

MEM 3 =11223344

MEM 4 =55667788

MEM 5 =11221122

MEM 6 =12222223

Front Panel Keys Lock: Off

4. [STP]

This command returns the status of the switcher in an easily parsable

format.

Command Format: [STP]

Example:

Send [STP] to the switcher and receive feedback similar to the

following:

[(8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1)(1,2,2,2,2,2,1,1)(0)]

Description: The data is divided into 3 groups.

[ Start feedback

(1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) Output Connections A-H

In 1 on Out A

In 2 on Out B

etc.

(1,2,2,2,1,1,1,2) Mode for each input

1 = Standard

2 = TV

(0) Panel Lock

0 = Unlocked

1 = Locked

] End feedback


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5. [InOm]

This command connects a single input to one or all outputs.

Command Format: [InOm]

n = Input no. (n= # from 1 to 8)

m = Output no. (m = # from 1 to 8, * for ALL)

Example:

Connect Input 8 to Output 1 by sending the command [I8O1].

6. [MODEnm]

This command sets an input's mode to STANDARD or TV.

STANDARD mode is typically used for inputs with computer HDMI

resolutions whereas TV mode is typically used for devices like

HD-DVD and Blu-ray players.

Command Format: [MODEnm]

n = Input no. (n= # from 1 to 8)

m = Type (1 = STANDARD , 2 = TV)

Example:

Set Input 1 to STANDARD mode by sending [MODE11].

7. [SAVEm]

This command saves the switcher's current input-to-output settings in

one of six available memory locations to be easily recalled later.

Command Format: [SAVEm]

m = Memory location (m= # from 1 to 6)

Example:

Save the current switcher settings to memory location 6 by sending

the command [SAVE6].

8. [RECALLm]

This command recalls any of 6 saved configurations from memory. All

6 memory locations are set at shipping but can be overwritten using

the [SAVE] command. This command recalls and sets all of the

switcher's 8 input-to-output connections stored in the specified

memory location.

Command Format: [RECALLm]

m = Memory location (m= # from 1 to 6)

Example:

Recall the switcher settings stored in memory location 3 by sending

[RECALL3]. All 8 of the input-to-output connects are recalled and set

automatically.

9. [LOCKm]

This command locks and unlocks the front panel keys to prevent

inadvertent switch changes.

Command Format: [LOCKm]

m = Lock status (0 = unlocked, 1 = locked)

Example:

Lock the front panel so no one will accidentally make an

input-to-output switch while the system is in use.

10. [UFAm]

This command enables/disables unsolicited feedback from the

switcher and is used to monitor switching that occurs at the front

panel.

Command Format: [UFAm]

m = Unsolicited feedback (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)

Example:

Enable unsolicited feedback by sending [UFA1] to the switcher.

Now when a user makes a switch at the front panel, it can be detected

at the controller. For example, if a user connects Output 2 to Input 2,

the controller receives the following feedback:

[2B]

7.5 Summary of Commands

1111)))) [VER][VER][VER][VER] Display firmware versionDisplay firmware versionDisplay firmware versionDisplay firmware version

2)2)2)2) [HELP][HELP][HELP][HELP] Display available commandsDisplay available commandsDisplay available commandsDisplay available commands

3)3)3)3) [STATUS][STATUS][STATUS][STATUS] Display status of switcherDisplay status of switcherDisplay status of switcherDisplay status of switcher

4)4)4)4) [STP][STP][STP][STP] Return parsable statusReturn parsable statusReturn parsable statusReturn parsable status

5)5)5)5) [InOm][InOm][InOm][InOm] Switch input to outputSwitch input to outputSwitch input to outputSwitch input to output

6)6)6)6) [MODEnm][MODEnm][MODEnm][MODEnm] Set input EDID to Standard or TVSet input EDID to Standard or TVSet input EDID to Standard or TVSet input EDID to Standard or TV

7)7)7)7) [SAVEm][SAVEm][SAVEm][SAVEm] Save switcher settings toSave switcher settings toSave switcher settings toSave switcher settings to memorymemorymemorymemory

8)8)8)8) [RECALLm][RECALLm][RECALLm][RECALLm] Recall saved settings from memoryRecall saved settings from memoryRecall saved settings from memoryRecall saved settings from memory

9)9)9)9) [LOCKm][LOCKm][LOCKm][LOCKm] Lock/unlock the front panelLock/unlock the front panelLock/unlock the front panelLock/unlock the front panel

10)10)10)10) [UFAm][UFAm][UFAm][UFAm] Enable/disable unsolicited feedbackEnable/disable unsolicited feedbackEnable/disable unsolicited feedbackEnable/disable unsolicited feedback


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8. Troubleshooting Guide

We have carefully tested and have found no problems in the supplied MX430-101. However, we would like to offer suggestions for the following:

Switcher

Symptom Resolution

LEDs on Switcher Are OFF

1. Use only the power adapter provided.

2. Make sure the unit is plugged into a working AC outlet and the DC plug is inserted all the way into the switcher.

3. Verify the LED on the top of the power adapter is on and green.

4. Make sure the DC end of the adapter is plugged all the way into the switcher. The fit should be snug.

No Display

1. Check the source and make sure there is a signal present.

2. Make sure the display has power and is turned on.

3. View the status in the LCD window and make sure the correct input is connected to the desired output.

Poor Output Image

1. The source resolution may not be compatible with the display or other display device. Try other resolutions from

the source.

2. The source and display may not be compatible. Connect the source directly to the input of the. If the image is poor

the devices may be incompatible.

No Sound

1. Make sure the TV or other display device is not muted.

2. Check the volume level on the TV or other display. Set it to a reasonable level or about midrange.

3. Make sure the source volume is at a normal level. If the source is a computer, make sure the speaker output is

enabled and set to an audible level.

Remote Does Not Work

1. Make sure remote control has working batteries, type AAA.

2. Make sure the DIP switch settings (inside the battery compartment) are all set to the ON position.

3. Aim the remote control at the front of the switcher.

4. Make sure the IR receiver's window is not blocked by other equipment or cables.

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