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SMART-AVI HDR8x8 LP User Manual

8-port hdmi matrix switch with front panel, rs-232 and tcp/ip control
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HDR8x8 LP
8-port HDMI Matrix Switch
with Front Panel, RS-232, and TCP/IP Control
USER MANUAL

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  • Page 1 HDR8x8 LP 8-port HDMI Matrix Switch with Front Panel, RS-232, and TCP/IP Control USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 WHAT’S IN THE BOX? PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION HDMI 8x8 Router: HDR8X8LPS Includes: [HDR8X8Plus, (SM-CSW) & (CCPWR06)] User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION & FEATURES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION FRONT PANEL CONTROL RS-232 WITH SMARTCONTROLPRO SOFTWARE RS-232 CONTROL (w/ THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE) USING THE TCP/IP CONTROL MODULE (OPTIONAL) LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT...
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION SmartAVI’s non-blocking DVR16X16 digital video matrix switch provides an easy and dynamic approach to switching the DVI output from up to 16 com- puters, to up to 16 displays. The matrix configuration provides maximum flexibility, allowing switching between any digital video source and/or dis- play.
  • Page 4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VIDEO Format DVI-D Single Link TMDS Clock 24 MHz - 225 MHz Input Interface (8) HDMI-A Output Interface (8) HDMI-A 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz, Max Resolution 1920x1200 @ 60 Hz, 1080p 5 volts p-p (TTL) Input Equalization Automatic Input Cable Length Up to 40 ft.
  • Page 5 APPLICATION DIAGRAM APPLICATIONS Wall Displays • Digital Signage • Airports • Dealer Rooms • Control Rooms • Audio/Visual Presentations • Shopping Centers • Security • Point-of-Sale • Hotels/Resorts • KVM Switch •...
  • Page 6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 1. Turn off all the computers and displays. 2. Connect the HDMI cables from the input devices to the HDMI input ports on the rear of the HDR8x8LP. 3. Connect the HDMI monitors or displays to the output ports on the on the rear of the HDR8x8LP using HDMI cables.
  • Page 7 FRONT PANEL CONTROL The SmartAVI HDR8x8LP can be controlled from the front panel via keypad and LCD, allowing users to see which inputs are connected to which out- puts. Switching Inputs to any Outputs via Front-Panel keys To go to Switching Mode, press the Menu key and select the “Channel •...
  • Page 8 Storing and Recalling a Macro Macros are user-definable configurations that store a set sequence of routes. Up to 8 macros can be stored in the HDR8x8LP To store a macro: From the menu, select “Store Macro“. • Select a number from 1 to 8 to save the macro. •...
  • Page 9 RS-232 CONTROL WITH SMARTCONTROLPRO SOFTWARE The SmartControlPro program is a full-featured router controller for most SmartAVI devices. Some of its features are: Easy, intuitive user interface • Multiple router support • Macros to automate repetitive routes • When the software starts you will see the configuration window. Select the COM port number where the RS-232 is plugged in.
  • Page 10 Main Routing Window The Main Routing Window enables you to control the router connections by means of the cross-point panel, the button panel, or with the pre-recorded routes called macros. Cross Cross- - - - point Panel: Cross Cross point Panel: point Panel: point Panel: Simply click on the cross point itself.
  • Page 11 To record a macro: a. Click on the Record button. Select Manual Save. A blinking “Recording” message below this button will be displayed to indicate that all routes are being recorded. b. Select the desired cross-points. There is no limit on the number of routes you may record.
  • Page 12 USING RS-232 CONTROL (THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE) How to properly create an RS-232 connection between a PC and HDR8x8LP. Establish a connection to HDR8X8LP: 1. Connect a straight through male-to-female RS-232 cable (not in- cluded) to the RS-232 connector on the PC. 2.
  • Page 13 TCP/IP CONTROL (OPTIONAL) The NET-IP-PRO is an RS-232 control module that allows most SmartAVI switching matrixes to be controlled remotely via HTTP or TELNET. Manage the switching functions of your matrix with ease from anywhere in the world. With NET-IP-PRO you can save input/output configuration presets for easy access.