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BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND COMPLIANCE DECLARATIONS PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AS OUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN CLASS I LASER PRODUCTS WARNING Do not disconnect the fiber optic connector while the unit is powered up.
In addition, the distance between the switch and HDMI/DVI devices can be up to 400m when connected by fiber cable. The USW-88 is a true HDMI 1.3 switch, supporting jitter-free, high-quality HDMI/DVI Display with 10-bit deep color digital video format and Dolby or DTS featured digital audio format.
TV mode. When EDID is switched to a TV Mode, the USW-88 will first detect the output source’s EDID from A-D and then record it in the USW-88 unit, regardless of the output sources from E-H. If the first detected output source is DVI it will pass on to the next source, until the first HDMI is detected.
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Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch Standard Mode means the device will use internal built-in EDID. When EDID is on Standard Mode, the USW-88 will use the built-in EDID. In this case, Video Supports is less than 1080p, 10 bits (max), and Audio Supports is PCM2.
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BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch Rear Panel POWER 100-240VAC OUTPUTS INPUTS LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK LINK RS-232 RS-232 POWER FA N (UPGRADE) (CONTROL) (PROGRAM) IR RX 1.
BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch 3.0 REMOTE CONTROL Section 3.1 shows the IR code for the remote control. There are a total of four dipswitches located at the rear bottom of the remote control. When dipswitches are all set to ON (upper position), the remote control is able to control all the outputs and inputs.
BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch 3.3 IR Receiver The USW-88 also comes with a IR extension receiver (see figure below). Use this receiver, one can remote control the USW-88 at a designated field of view. Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch 4.2 Commands COMMAND ACTION POWER 00 Power Off (standby) POWER 01 Power On PORT 11 Output A select Input 1 PORT 12 Output A select Input 2 PORT 13 Output A select Input 3...
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BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch COMMAND ACTION PORT 45 Output D select Input 5 PORT 46 Output D select Input 6 PORT 47 Output D select Input 7 PORT 48 Output D select Input 8 PORT 51...
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BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch COMMAND ACTION PORT 85 Output H select Input 5 PORT 86 Output H select Input 6 PORT 87 Output H select Input 7 PORT 88 Output H select Input 8 Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch 5.0 VIDEO CONNECTION DIAGRAM *Can be replaced by DVI or HDMI cable when non-optical port version of the USW-88 is used. Broadata Technical Support, (800) 214-0222...
BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch 6.0 RACK INSTALLATION Use the following diagram to install USW-88 in a rack chassis. L-Shaped rail x 2 Mounting screws x 4 L-Shaped rail x 2 Make sure the L-shaped rail and the...
BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch 7.0 SPECIFICATIONS Matrix Switch Array Size 8 x 8 EDID Control Independent HDMI/DVI Ports Resolution Up to 1080p@60Hz or 1920x1200@60Hz Connector DVI or HDMI Female Plugs Protocol EDID, DDC, and HDCP Capable...
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BCI USW-88 User’s Manual Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch Physical Dimension (H x W x D) 5.2” x 17.3” x 14.0” Power Level 95-240 VAC @ 260W Operating Temperature 0 to +50 Humidity 0 to 95% RH, non-condensing Broadata Technical Support, CustomerService@Broadatacom.com...
U.S. Please call Customer Service at 800-214-0222 for information. 8.2 Return/Repair Service The USW-88 System contains no user serviceable components. If you have a problem with your unit, please contact the Customer Service Department. To facilitate our return/repair processing please contact Broadata Communications, Inc.
Universal 8x8 Matrix Switch 9.0 LIMITED WARRANTY Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) warrants, for a period of one year from date of shipment, each product sold shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. BCI will correct, either by repair, or at BCI’s...
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Broadata Communications, Inc. 2545 West 237th Street, Suite K Torrance, CA 90505 1-800-214-0222 (310) 530-1416 (310) 530-5958 (Facsimile) e-mail: CustomerService@Broadatacom.com Website: www.broadatacom.com 60000-USW-88...