GoMax Electronics MA-5188C User Manual

MA-5188C
8x8 HDMI over CAT5 Matrix with
IR Pass-through
User Manual
To avoid EMI issue, complete STP Cat6 cable is strongly recommended!
Made in Taiwan

GoMax Electronics MA-5188C Specifications

General

Brand	GoMax Electronics
Model	MA-5188C
Category	Matrix Switcher
Language	English

Summary

Features

Specifications & Package Contents

Technical details and items included with the matrix switcher.

IR Pass-through Functionality

IR Sockets

Details on IR blaster and receiver connection points for MA-5188 and MA-5188RX.

IR Earphone Jack Definition

Pinout definitions for IR blaster and receiver earphone jacks.

Hardware Installation

MA-5188 as Master

Instructions for connecting sources and power to the MA-5188 master unit.

MA-5188RX as Receiver

Instructions for connecting displays and adjusting signal levels for the MA-5188RX receiver.

Channel Control

Method A: Push Button

Using front panel buttons to switch input sources for output ports.

Method B: IR Remote Control

Using the remote control to select input sources for outputs.

Software Control

Setting Button Functionality

Using the 'Setting' button to manage device ID and rename ports in the software.

Scan Button Functionality

Using the 'Scan' button to detect and select COM ports for software connection.

Linkage, Open/Close, Mapping Buttons

Functions of Linkage, Open/Close, and Mapping buttons in the software.

Output Port Control

Selecting input sources for output ports via software interface or terminal commands.

EDID Learning

Method 1: Manual Connection

Manually connecting displays to input ports for EDID learning.

Method 2: Front Panel Operation

Using front panel buttons to learn EDID from displays.

Method 3: IR Remote Control

Using the IR remote to manage EDID learning from the receiver side.