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Control 4 C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B Installation And Setup Manual
Control 4 C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B Installation And Setup Manual

Control 4 C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B Installation And Setup Manual

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8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch
Installation and Setup
Guide
Supported Model
C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch
Introduction
The Control4® 8x8 HDMI Matrix Switch enables up to eight (8) HDMI
inputs to be distributed to eight (8) zones, with Ethernet pass-
through and IR and RS232 control.
Enables up to eight (8) AV sources for multi-room AV
distribution via full-matrix switching
System control is enabled through Ethernet, giving installation
flexibility for new or retrofit installations
Easily installed with Control4 Simple Device Discovery Protocol
(SDDP)
2U rack-mount ears conform to EIA 19" rack standards
Box Contents
8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch (C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B)
Power cord and external power supply
Warranty card
Rack-mount ears (2)
Four (4) 8-32 x 3/8" Phillips screws
Four (4) feet (pre-attached), which can be removed for device
rack mounting.
Available Accessories
HDBaseT Receiver (C4-HDBTE-B)
Specifications
HDBaseT Receiver
Model number
Voltage
Current
Network connectivity
Full matrix switching
Rack-mount
C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B
12VDC
8.5A
10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Yes
Yes, 2U rack-mount ears included
Source inputs
HDMI
HDBaseT Ethernet inputs
Zone outputs
HDBaseT outputs
HDMI outputs (exclusive-or of
HDBT 7/8)
Stereo audio output (3.5 mm
stereo jack)
Control
RS232 serial ports
IR ports
Environmental
Operational temperature
Humidity
Storage
Miscellaneous
Dimensions
Weight
Shipping weight
HDBaseT Receiver
Model number
Voltage
Current
Dimensions
Weight
Shipping weight
Front and Rear Panel Description
Front Panel
LED Indicators
A 
Status—One blink=unable to obtain IP address from DHCP
server. Off indicates normal operation.
B 
Link—Indicates a connection to Director.
C 
Power—Flashes while booting. Solid blue when powered on.
8
8
8
2
8
8
8 (IR frequency: 38 KHz)
32˚F ~ 104˚F (0˚C ~ 40˚C)
5% to 95% non-condensing
-4˚F ~ 158˚F (-20˚C ~ 70˚C)
13.4" x 10.1" x 3.9"
(341 x 257 x 100 mm) (w/feet)
13.4" x 10.1" x 3.6"
(341 x 257 x 91 mm) (no feet)
8.64 lbs (3.92 kg) (unit only)
12.48 lbs (5.66 kg)
(box, power supply & cord)
C4-HDBTE-B
12VDC
1.5A
4.0" x 4.8" x 0.9"
(102 x 123 x 23 mm) (w/mount)
1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) (unit only)
3.0 lbs (1.35 kg) (box & power
supply)
A B C
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Summary of Contents for Control 4 C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B

  • Page 1 13.4" x 10.1" x 3.6" (341 x 257 x 91 mm) (no feet) Supported Model Weight 8.64 lbs (3.92 kg) (unit only) • C4-8x8HDMIVSW-B 8×8 HDMI Matrix Switch Shipping weight 12.48 lbs (5.66 kg) (box, power supply & cord) Introduction HDBaseT Receiver...
  • Page 2 Installation Back Panel Essential setup tasks include: 1 Disconnecting power to the switch 2 Installing the rack-mount bracket 3 Connecting the input and output devices 4 Connecting the device to the network and power 5 Setting up the connections in Composer Pro WARNING! Disconnect power to the switch and connected devices while making connections.
  • Page 3 Connect to the Network and Power Using the HDBaseT Receiver 1 Plug the Ethernet cable from the home network connection into Indicators the HDMI switch’s IP control port. 2 Connect the included power adapter into the switch’s power HDCP video (solid=HDCP-protected connector.
  • Page 4 Calibrating Troubleshooting Calibrating gathers information from all connected devices for faster Resets switching times. For the best experience, always perform a calibration as soon as all devices are connected. The system should also be calibrated • Reboot—Disconnect the power adapter to reboot (power cycle) the device.