MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A is a member of the Lightware MX2 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 Dpi series routers allow connecting DisplayPort 1.2 video sources directly, without the need of adapters or dongles.

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. This switcher is particularly suitable for fix-install applications and futureproof operation centers, for installations where DisplayPort 1.2 input and output ports are required.

MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-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 the device can be controlled via the built-in website.

MX2-8x8-DH-8DPio-A allow embedding audio to, and de-embedding audio from the signal stream at dedicated analog audio I/O ports, with 5-pole Phoenix type connectors. Crosspoint switching functions are available via direct 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.

Audio embedding and de-embedding

Audio embedding (or replace original audio)

Adjustable analog audio settings (volume, gain, balance)

Splitting of 4K UHD at 60Hz to two output ports with left and right half of the original video

Front to back cooling airflow

Active fan cooling

Compact and silent design

5-pole Phoenix balanced analog audio connectors

Directly mountable in 19" rack

Built-in universal power supply

HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant with cross conversion capabilities

HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.4 compliant

HDCP enable/disable function on input

Multiple TCP/IP connections

Advanced EDID Management

Save and reload full crosspoint configurations as preset

Front panel LCD menu and buttons for crosspoint control

Intuitive control software for device configuration

Device control via Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS-232 and USB

CEC support (command injection)

Fully non-blocking switching architecture

Built-in website for device configuration

Supports HDMI 4K signal formats (4K UHD @60Hz RGB 4:4:4, up to 18 Gbps)

HDMI 2.0, HDMI 1.4 and DVI 1.0 compliant

HDR and Low Latency Dolby Vision support

Color subsampling option on outputs (4:4:4 to 4:2:0 downconversion)

Pixel Accurate Reclocking

No video compression

Firmware upgrade through Ethernet

High bitrate Audio Support including Dolby Atmos, TrueHD, DTS-HD

Supports all embedded audio formats (including PCM, Dolby Digital and DTS high bitrate audio)

Uncompressed video up to 18 Gbps datarate (600 MHz pixel clock)

No signal latency, zero frame delay

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