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Lightware MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A

Full 4K Matrix Switcher with Mixed DisplayPort and HDMI Input Ports

MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A is a member of the MX2 DH standalone matrix switcher series, supporting uncompromised 4K UHD resolution at 60Hz with RGB 4:4:4 colorspace and with down-conversion capabilities to 4:2:2. The DisplayPort inputs on the MX2 DH series routers allow connecting DisplayPort 1.2 video sources directly, without the need of adapters or dongles.

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Technical Specifications

USB
Mini USB B
Power
IEC standard, 110/220V
Speed
18 Gbps per port
Height
1RU
Mounting
Rack mountable, removable rack ears
DP Inputs
4x
CONNECTORS
DP Outputs
no
Resolution
Up to 4096x2160@60Hz at RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 (up to 600MHz pixel clock)
HDMI Inputs
4x
Audio Inputs
no
HDMI Outputs
8x
Video inputs
4 x HDMI 2.0 and 4xDisplayPort 1.2
Audio Outputs
2x
Video outputs
8 x HDMI 2.0
SPECIFICATIONS
Serial control
Stereo balanced, 3-pole Phoenix
Ethernet Neutrik
RJ45

This device is fully HDMI 2.0 compatible with DisplayPort input signals transformed to HDMI for signal management. Input signals that do not fit in the HDMI 2.0 bandwidth of 18GHz can be converted to 4:2:2 while maintaining bit depth thus allowing for HDR transmission. The switch is particularly suitable for fix-install applications and future-proof operation centers, for installations where HDMI 2.0 compliant input and output ports are required. 

MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A supports 3D, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio and also HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. Proprietary Lightware technologies like Pixel Accurate Reclocking and Advanced EDID Management are included and can be controlled via the built-in website. 

MX2-8x8-DH-4DPi-A allows audio de-embedding to its audio output ports. 

Crosspoint switching functions are available via keys on the front panel. 

The matrix is recognized by the connected DisplayPort source as a DP-to-HDMI converter, and video input signals of 3840x2160 4:4:4 RGB 10 bit are converted to 3840x2160 4:2:2 YCbCr 10 bit or 3840x2160 4:4:4 RGB 8 bit on the DisplayPort input. 

Furthermore, it’s important to note that DP Multi-Stream (MST), Dual-mode DisplayPort (DP++), Adaptive-Sync and FreeSync™ are not supported, and neither is HDR on DisplayPort outputs.

  • HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant with cross conversion capabilities
  • Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @60Hz RGB 4:4:4, up to 18 Gbps)
  • Supports DisplayPort Link Training
USBMini USB B
PowerIEC standard, 110/220V
Speed18 Gbps per port
Height1RU
MountingRack mountable, removable rack ears
DP Inputs4x
CONNECTORS
DP Outputsno
ResolutionUp to 4096x2160@60Hz at RGB or YCbCr 4:4:4 (up to 600MHz pixel clock)
HDMI Inputs4x
Audio Inputsno
HDMI Outputs8x
Video inputs4 x HDMI 2.0 and 4xDisplayPort 1.2
Audio Outputs2x
Video outputs8 x HDMI 2.0
SPECIFICATIONS
Serial controlStereo balanced, 3-pole Phoenix
Ethernet NeutrikRJ45

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