14-15 Do not substitute or use any other power supply other than the enclosed Infrared Commands 16-18 unit, or a Blustream approved replace- ment. Do not disassemble either the Trans- Web Browser Interface mission or Receiver units for any reason. Doing so will void the manufac- PC Configuration Software turer’s warranty.
This allows for cost-effective integration of local displays or AV receivers within an installation. The matrix delivers HDMI, Bi-directional IR and PoH (PoE) up to lengths of 70m over a single CAT cable. The HMXL88 V2 Matrix features a web browser interface for control and configuration and can also be seamlessly integrated into 3rd party control systems using RS-232, TCP/ IP and InfraRed.
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HMXL88 V2 USER MANUAL Front Panel 8x8 4K HDBaseT™ Matrix 8x8 4K HDCP 2.2 HDBaseT Matrix HMXL88 LCD display – Shows the status of Menu button – Press to enter EDID HDMI input selection button 1 to setup mode. Three EDID segments input-output selection, menu and 8 –...
*Note - Blustream products use 5V IR hardware. For further details please see page 9 ‘Infrared Distribution’ . There is no IR routing for outputs 1 & 2 on the HMXL88 V2 Matrix as these are HDMI outputs only and designed for connection to local displays/hardware.
Built-in IR receiver on front panel of unit • Note - RX70AMP must be powered locally * Note - Other HDBaseT receivers will work with the HDBaseT outputs of the Blustream HMXL88 V2 but some features of these receivers may not be supported by the Matrix. www.blustream.co.uk...
HMXL88 V2 USER MANUAL Matrix Front Panel Control Front Panel Display - Input/Output selection The following display shows current source input selection per zone output. To change input selection first press ‘OUTPUT’ button (1-8) Press desired ‘INPUT’ button (1-8) An ‘X’ indicates that the zone output has been turned off.
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The HDBaseT link light will be lit when a CAT cable is connected to the HDBaseT RJ45 output on the Matrix and an active connection is achieved with the Blustream HDBaseT Receiver. Blustream Support department are on hand to assist with signal distribution issues should they arise - please email us at one of the email addresses adjacent.
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IMPORTANT: Blustream Infrared products are all 5V and NOT compatible with alternative manufacturers Infrared solu- tions. When using third party 12V IR control solutions please use supplied Blustream IRCAB cable for IR conversion. Each Blustream Matrix and HDBaseT receiver is supplied with all necessary IR hardware required and includes: IR Emitter - IR1 &...
USER MANUAL InfraRed (IR) Control The Blustream HMXL88 V2 Matrix is supplied with one REM88 IR Remote Control for source selection and general setup. As well as controlling matrix solutions using the original Blustream remote the Blustream product can be controlled using the original InfraRed codes shown at the rear of this manual.
Using dip-switches on the rear panel of the HMXL88 V2 Matrix. Please see below table for global EDID settings. *Note - Once dip-switch settings have been made the HMXL88 V2 should be power cycled for settings to be applied. Global EDID settings DIP ON ▼/OFF▲...
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HMXL88 V2 USER MANUAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM CONNECTION DIAGRAM ZONE 03 ZONE 04 ZONE 05 ZONE 06 ZONE 07 ZONE 08 SOURCE 01 SOURCE 02 70m max SOURCE 03 SOURCE 04 SOURCE 05 SOURCE 06 SOURCE 07 SOURCE 08 www.blustream.co.uk...
1 x 12V/5A power supply • 1 x Remote control • 1 x IRR Blustream 5V IR receiver • 6 x IRCAB Blustream IR control cables - 3.5mm-3.5mm cable • 8 x IR1 Blustream 5V IR emitters • 1 x User manual Maintenance Clean this unit with a soft, dry cloth.
USER MANUAL RS232 and Telnet Commands The Blustream HMXL88 V2 can be controlled via serial and TCP/IP. The following pages list all available serial commands for the HMXL88 V2 Matrix. Details of RS232 pin assignment can be found on page 05.
The Blustream HMXL88 V2 matrix unit can be both controlled and configured using the in-built web-server. The HMXL88 V2 Matrix must be connected to an active network router/switch and it is advised that the Matrix is given a static IP address. You can configure the network settings of the Matrix using either the Web Browser Interface (Blustream Matrix products are shipped with the network set to DHCP) or using the Blustream PC Configuration Software (downloadable from the Blustream Drivers &...
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