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HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher
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Version: HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher_2014V1.1

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  • Page 1 User Manual HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher All Rights Reserved Version: HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher_2014V1.1...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher SAFETY PRECAUTIONS To insure the best from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference.  Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment ...
  • Page 3 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher NOTICE: Please read this user manual carefully before using this product. Pictures shown in this manual is for reference only, different model and specifications are subject to real product. This manual is only for operation instruction only, not for any maintenance usage. The functions described in this version are updated till June 2014.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Contents 1. Introduction ......................... 1 1.1 Introduction to the HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher ..........1 1.2 Features ......................1 1.3 Package Contents ..................... 1 2. Product Appearance of the HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher ......... 2 2.1 Front Panel ......................2 2.2 Rear Panel ......................
  • Page 5 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4.4.1 Control Modes ..................26 4.4.2 Control HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher via TCP/IP communication software ......................27 4.4.3 TCP/IP Configuration ................28 4.5 USB Firmware Updating .................. 29 5. Specification ......................30 6. Panel Drawing ......................31 7.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 1. Introduction 1.1 Introduction to the HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher includes 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDBaseT outputs, 4 local HDMI outputs, and 8 stereo audio outputs. It can work with HDBaseT receivers. Its transmission distance for HDMI, IR, RS232 and PoC signals is up to 60 meters through CAT5e/6 cable.

  • Page 7: Product Appearance Of The Hdbaset 8X8 Matrix Switcher

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 2. Product Appearance of the HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 2.1 Front Panel Name Description ① Firmware Micro USB port for updating firmware. Power ② Turn red when power on. Indicator ③ In-built IR sensor, receive IR signals sent from IR remote. ④...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 2.2 Rear Panel Name Description IR OUT: 8 in total, connect with IR emitters to deliver the IR signal sent from the far-end receivers connected to the HDBaseT ports. These IR OUTs make up an IR matrix with the IR INs on the far-end receivers, and all can be switched synchronously with the AV signal, or separately...
  • Page 9 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher receiver, the communication protocol must be the same with the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher’s. AUDIO: HDMI de-embedded stereo audio output ports, 8 in total HDMI: Local HDMI output ports for HDMI Inputs 1~4, 4 in total, connect with HDMI output devices, to split HDMI output for local monitoring.

  • Page 10: System Connection

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 3. System Connection 3.1 System Applications As its good performance in control and transmission, the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher can be widely used in computer realm, monitoring, large screen displaying, conference system, television education and bank securities institutions etc. 3.2 Usage Precautions 1) System should be installed in a clean environment and has a prop temperature and humidity.

  • Page 11: Connection With Rs232 Communication Port

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher transmission distance up to 60m. Meanwhile, the ports support PoC. Connect the HDBT output port of HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher to HDMI Twisted Pair PoC Receiver with twisted pair. As the port supports PoC, once powered the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher, the HDMI Twisted Pair PoC Receiver will be energized synchronously, which allows the two devices energized with the same adapter.

  • Page 12: Connection Procedure

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher TIA/EIA T568A TIA/EIA T568B Cable color Cable color green white orange white green orange orange white green white blue blue blue white blue white orange green brown white brown white brown brown 1st Ground 4--5 1st Ground 4--5 2nd Ground 3--6...

  • Page 13: System Operations

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4. System Operations 4.1 Front Panel Button Control The operation examples are showed in 2.1 Front Panel. Here we make a brief introduction to the system inquiry operations. 4.1.1 I/O channel control To convert an input to an output: Operation: “input”+“output”+“ENTER”...

  • Page 14: Edid Setting

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher  All input ports learn EDID data from one output port Operation: Press “EDID”, “ALL”+“OUTPUTS”+“ENTER” Example: All input ports learn EDID data from output 4 Note: Indicators of the pressed buttons will blink green for three times if the conversion is done, then it will be off.

  • Page 15: Inquiry

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher is done, then it will be off. If the conversion failed, they will be off immediately. 4.1.4 Inquiry  Check status Press and hold the button “ENTER” for 3 seconds, it will enter into system inquiry menu. Use Left and Right direction button to navigate checking previous/next items.

  • Page 16: Ir Control

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher the matrix will return to the previous status. 4.2 IR Control By using IR & HDBaseT transmission technology, the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher has some functions as follows: 1) Control far-end output device from local. 2) Control local input/output device remotely. 3) Control the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher locally/remotely.
  • Page 17 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher The 8 “IR OUT” ports and the 8 “IR IN” ports on the far-end receivers make up an 8x8 IR matrix. See as below: Control Local Devices or the HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Remotely The IR signal is sent by corresponding IR remote, then it is transferred to HDBaseT receiver, then to corresponding zone of the matrix through the twisted pair, finally it is transferred to IR OUT port and received by controlled device.
  • Page 18 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher If the IR receiver connected with HDBaseT receiver or IR ALL IN port of the matrix is not with IR carrier, send the command “%0901.” to enter infrared carrier enforcing mode, and then IR signal can be transferred to IR OUT port. 3) IR control setting ...
  • Page 19 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Control far-end device through IR ALL IN port  Control local device from remote User can control local source devices with their IR remote from remote too. When using, the IR signal received by the HDBaseT receiver will be transmitted to the corresponding IR OUT port of the HDBASET 8X8 MATRIX SWITCHER.

  • Page 20: Rs232 Control

    Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: none Command Function Feedback Example System Commands /*Type; Inquire the models information. MHD88TP /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons on the Matrix. System Locked! Unlock the front panel buttons on the /%Unlock; System Unlock! Matrix.
  • Page 21 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Demo Mode 01B01 01B02 Switch to the “demo” mode, convert input 01B03 and output in turn like1->1, 1->2, …8->7, Demo. 8->8, 1->1… and so on .The switching 02B01 interval is 2 seconds. 02B02 02B03 …...
  • Page 22 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Recall From Recall[Y]. Recall the preset command [Y]. (Y=0-9) Clear Clear[Y]. Clear the preset command [Y]. (Y=0-9) PWON. Work in normal mode. PWON Enter into standby mode and cut off the PWOFF. PWOFF power supply to HDBaseT receivers.
  • Page 23 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Set communication between PC and HDBaseT receiver. ① Y is for RS232 port (connect with RS232 port of HDBaseT receiver) Y=1~9, or A~P The value of Y is defined into the following meanings (in a given baud rate depended by the value X): a.
  • Page 24 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Hexadecimal EDID Get EDID data from the output port and EDIDG[x]. data carriage display the output port number of X. return character EDIDMInit. Recover the factory default EDID data. EDIDMInit. Manually EDID switching. Enable input[Y] to learn the EDID data of output[X].
  • Page 25 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example Force carrier %0901. Set as infrared carrier enforcing mode. %0911. Reset to factory default. Factory Init Check the command sent by port 1 when Port 1:data when %9951. PWON. PWON Check the command sent by port 2 when Port 2:data when...
  • Page 26 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example native mode: Check the working mode of infrared Carrier native %9963. carrier. In force mode: Force carrier %9964. Check the IP address. 192.168.1.1 1 2 3 4 Connect N Y Y Y %9971.
  • Page 27 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Command Function Feedback Example 1 2 3 4 HDCPEN Y Y Y Y %9978. Check the HDCP status of the input ports. 5 6 7 8 HDCPEN Y Y Y Y Note: 1) Please disconnect all the twisted pairs before sending command EDIDUpgrade[X]. 2) In above commands, “[”and “]”...

  • Page 28: Control The Hdbaset 8X8 Matrix Switcher

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4.3.2 Control the HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher To control the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher, you need to connect its 9 pin female RS232 port to a PC’s RS232 port, or you can just connect any one of the HDBaseT receiver’s RS232 port with PC (RS232 command can be transmitted to the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher via the twisted pair).

  • Page 29: Bi-Directional Rs232 Control

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher using the RS232 command “/+[Y]/[X]:******.”, you are able to control the 3rd-party device connected with the HDBaseT receiver. Please refer to the detailed command description in 4.3.1 RS232 Commands. Control 3rd-party Device through 9 pin female RS232 port 4.3.4 Bi-directional RS232 Control By connecting one 3-pin captive screw RS232 port with PC (or controlled device), and connecting the RS232 port of corresponding HDBaseT receiver with controlled device...
  • Page 30 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Control far-end device from local  Control the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher from remote Connect the RS232 (3-pin captive screw) port in any zone to controlled device (3rd party device), and connect PC to the corresponding (same zone as controlled device) receiver, see below: Control the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher from remote...

  • Page 31: Tcp/Ip Control

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 4.4 TCP/IP Control 4.4.1 Control Modes TCP/IP default settings: IP is 192.168.0.178, Gateway is 192.168.0.1, and Serial Port is 8080. IP & Gateway can be changed as you need, Serial Port cannot be changed.  Controlled by Single PC Connect a computer to the TCP/IP port of the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher, and set its network segment to the same as the default IP of the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher (192.168.0.178).

  • Page 32: Control Hdbaset 8X8 Matrix Switcher Via Tcp/Ip Communication Software

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Step1. Connect the TCP/IP port of the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher to Ethernet port of PC with twisted pair. Step2. Set the PC’s IP address and gateway to the same IP section as the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher. Do please remember the PC’s original IP address and gateway.

  • Page 33: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher the TCPUDP software (or any other TCP/IP communication software) and create a connection, enter the IP address and port of HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher (default IP: 192.168.0.178, port:8080): 2) After connect successfully, we can enter commands to control the HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher, as below: Enter your command here.

  • Page 34: Usb Firmware Updating

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher Here is the main configuration interface of the WebServer: Users can configure the IP port, including the IP reset, Serial reset and password reset, update firmware of the IP module on the WebServer. 4.5 USB Firmware Updating HDBaseT 8x8 matrix switcher boasts a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel.

  • Page 35: Specification

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 5. Specification Video Input Video Output 4 HDMI Input 8 HDMI Output 8 HDBaseT Female HDMI Input Output Female HDMI Female RJ45(with LED Connector Connector indicators) Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Output Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Output Differential) 100Ω...

  • Page 36: Panel Drawing

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 1 RS232 (9 pin female D) 8 RS232s (3-pin captive screw connectors) Default IR remote TCP/IP Works with the Network Extend IR EYE Control Controller V2.2 General Power Power Full load: 117.8W 110V~240V AC Supply Consumption Floating: 54.4W Temperature -10 ~ +40℃...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 7. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions The connecting cables may Check whether the cables not be connected correctly connected correctly Color losing or no video or it may be broken. and in working condition. signal output Make sure the connection Fail or loose connection is good...
  • Page 38 HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher been broken. dealer for repairing. by RS232 / IR remote / front panel buttons If your problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, seek further help from authorized dealer or our technical support.

  • Page 39: After-Sales Service

    HDBaseT 8x8 Matrix Switcher 8. After-sales Service If there appear some problems when running the device, please check and deal with the problems reference to this user manual. Any transport costs are borne by the users during the warranty. 1) Product Limited Warranty: We warrants that its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for three years, which starts from the first day you buy this product (The purchase invoice shall prevail).

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