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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. 

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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

Summary of Contents for MX-5288

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual MX 5288 8x8 DVI D Matrix Switcher ...

Page 2: ...ntroduction 2 2 0 Specifications 3 3 0 Checking Package Contents 4 4 0 Connecting The Hardware 4 5 0 Operating The Unit 5 6 0 Troubleshooting 13 7 0 Limited Warranty 14 8 0 Regulatory Compliance 15 9 0 Contact Information 15 ...

Page 3: ... 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 th...

Page 4: ...tons Remote Control IR RS 232 and Ethernet Warranty Limited Warranty 3 Years Parts and Labor Mechanical Size H W D Standalone Weight Net 44x440x200mm 1 75 x17 x7 9 3 27 kg 7 2 lbs Size H W D w Rackmount Kit 44x482x200mm 1 75 x19 x7 9 Environmental Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 20 to 90 Non condensing Storage Temperature Storage Humidity 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F 20 to ...

Page 5: ...place the unit on a flat surface that offers security and accessibility Insure that there is adequate ventilation and make sure that there is access to the rear and front panels Ensure that the MX 5288 power switch is in the Off position and turn off any equipment that will be part of the installed system Next connect the input and output cables as required When you plug in the cables connect them...

Page 6: ...on a Lock button and a button labeled All Using these buttons you can control all switching actions possible with the MX 5288 These actions are described below To select one input and one output select the input first and then the output Both buttons will light up and when you press the Take button the selected path will be completed from the input to the output To cause one input to appear on mul...

Page 7: ...u from making changes to paths that are critical There is a function called Group Selection which allows you to split the 8 inputs and 8 outputs into combinations of single and multiple paths For example you could select source 1 and destination output 2 then source 2 and destinations 3 and 4 Next you could select source 3 and set its output path to destination 5 After making these selections you ...

Page 8: ...sections of selector buttons that can be used to control the MX 5288 NOTE The front panel buttons will not light up when using the IR remote to control the unit Normal matrix functions are performed by pressing the numbered button of the input you wish to route from the two rows of INPUT buttons followed by pressing the numbered button s of the desired output s from the two rows of OUTPUT buttons ...

Page 9: ...C 1 NC 2 Tx 2 Rx 3 Rx 3 Tx 4 NC 4 NC 5 GND 5 GND 6 NC 6 NC 7 NC 7 NC 8 NC 8 NC 9 NC 9 NC RS 232 transmission format Baud Rate 9600 bps Data bit 8 Bits Parity None Stop Bit 1 bit Flow Control None The RS 232 control codes used by the MX 5288 are as follows ASCII Code Meaning VR Displays Firmware Version INx eg IN1 Input 1 through 8 IN0 Zero Muted Input OUTx eg OUT1 Output 1 through 8 ALL All Output...

Page 10: ...he matrix switch by either RS 232 or Ethernet connection There are three primary sections of the control software interface the toolbar at the top the input selection area on the left and the output selection area on the right The input and output selections are intuitive The Toolbar details are explained below Input Selection Area Output Selection Area Toolbar Menu ...

Page 11: ...et control NOTE After making changes to the Ethernet settings the user must power cycle the unit for the new settings to become effective If the unit receives commands from both Ethernet and RS 232 ports at the same time the Ethernet commands will have priority Scan The Scan button brings up the Serial Port Scan menu which allows the user to scan the computer s COM ports for connected units The Se...

Page 12: ...n Area on the left side to send that Input to all Outputs Choose the Unselect All Output menu item to de select all currently selected Outputs from the currently selected Input Choose one of the Select Input n menu items to make that Input your active input Then select all of the Outputs you wish to send that Input to from the list of Outputs in the Output Selection Area on the right side Fast Sel...

Page 13: ...t and select the Input to route to it The connection line will move to indicate the new route To route an Input to more than one Output select the Outputs you wish to affect in the Output Selection Area on the right each button will turn grey to indicate it is selected After you have selected all of the Outputs you wish to affect select the Input you wish to send to those Outputs from the buttons ...

Page 14: ...e problem moves If it does the problem is with the source As a final step before contacting technical support use the Web GUI to perform a system reset will return the unit to the default settings Note It is strongly recommended that you use premium cables in order to achieve maximum distance cable runs and the best performance possible After trying the above suggestions should the problem still p...

Page 15: ...arts replaced become the property of tvONE This warranty does not apply to those products which have been damaged due to accident unauthorized alterations improper repair modifications inadequate maintenance and care or use in any manner for which the product was not originally intended If repairs are necessary under this warranty policy the original purchaser must obtain a Return Authorization Nu...

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