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AVGear AVG-CS4K-88 User Manual

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AVG-CS4K-88
The AVG-CS4K-88 is a professional 4K HDBaseT
Distribution Matrix Kit, which consists of a 4K HDBaseT
Matrix Switcher, 7 HDBaseT Receivers and accessories.
This system is capable of being fully integrated into a
whole home control system solution.
Features
7 HDBaseT outputs, distances up to 70m at
1080p and 40m at 4Kx2K on a single CAT6. 1
HDMI output.
Supports HDMI 1.4 & HDCP 2.2, is compliant
with lower standards.
Transmits 4Kx2K @60Hz 4:2:0 signal for 8m via
HDMI port, 40m via HDBT ports.
Supports manual HDCP management and auto-
detection.
The HDBaseT Receivers are powered by the
matrix switcher via PoC technology.
LED indicators show real-time switching status.
Control via front panel, IR, RS232 and TCP/IP.
Supports bi-directional IR(5V) control.
CEC control to far end displays via RS232
commands.
Built-in GUI for TCP/IP control.
Powerful EDID management.

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  • Page 1 HDMI port, 40m via HDBT ports.  Supports manual HDCP management and auto- detection. The AVG-CS4K-88 is a professional 4K HDBaseT  The HDBaseT Receivers are powered by the Distribution Matrix Kit, which consists of a 4K HDBaseT matrix switcher via PoC technology.
  • Page 2 AVG-CS4K-88 PLEASE READ THIS PRODUCT MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. This manual is only for operational instruction only, and is not to be used in a maintenance capacity. The functions described in this version are current as at July 2017. Any changes of functions and operational parameters will be updated in future manual versions.
  • Page 3 AVG-CS4K-88 SAFETY OPERATION GUIDE In order to guarantee the reliable operation of the equipment and safety of the user, please abide by the following procedures in installation, use and maintenance: 1. The system must be earthed properly. Please do not use two blade plugs and ensure the AC power supply ranges from 100v to 240v and from 50Hz to 60Hz.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ......................1 Introduction to the AVG-CS4K-88 ..............1.1 Features ....................... 1.2 What’s in the Box ..……………………………………………………………………2 Product Appearance of the AVG-CS4K-88 ............. 3 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher ............... 3.1 HDBaseT Receiver ..................3.2 System Connection ....................4 System Applications ..................4.1 Connection Diagram ..................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    AVG-CS4K-88 1. Introduction 1.1. Introduction to the AVG-CS4K-88 This AVG-CS4K-88 is a professional 4K HDBaseT Home Distribution Matrix Kit. The kit includes a 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher, 7 HDBaseT Receivers and Infra red accessories. The 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher consists of 8 HDMI inputs, 7 IR Inputs, 1 IR Control Port, 8 IR Outputs, 7 HDBaseT Outputs, 1 HDMI Output, 1 SPDIF OUT, 1 Stereo RCA OUT, TCP/IP and an RS232 control port .

  • Page 6: What's In The Box

    AVG-CS4K-88 2. What’s in the Box  1 x 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher  7 x HDBaseT Receivers  1 x Power Cord  8 x IR Receivers  8 x IR Emitters  1 x IR remote  1 x RS232 cable (Phoenix to 9-pin D-Sub) ...

  • Page 7: Product Appearance Of The Avg-Cs4K-88

    AVG-CS4K-88 3. Product Appearance of the AVG-CS4K-88 3.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 1. Front Panel Name Description ① FIRMWARE Micro USB port for updating firmware  ② OFF: No power; Power Indicator  RED: DC power present or Standby Mode 8 Input selection buttons with a green LED indicator ③...
  • Page 8 AVG-CS4K-88 HDMI inputs 7 x HDBaseT outputs: The HDBT RJ45 outputs  deliver HD video, Audio and PoC to the HDBaseT ② OUTPUTS Receiver up to 70m 1 x HDMI output: Connect an HDMI cable from the  Matrix Switcher to the display ...

  • Page 9: Hdbaset Receiver

    AVG-CS4K-88 3.2 HDBaseT Receiver 1. Front Panel Name Description ① HDMI OUT Connect to a HDMI display Plug in the 5V IR receiver, this will receive the IR signals from a ② remote and send through to the Matrix Switcher and then control...

  • Page 10: System Connection

    AVG-CS4K-88  LINK: HDBT Link status indicator.  OFF: No Link  YELLOW:Link Successful  Blinking YELLOW: Link Error 4. System Connection 4.1 System Applications The new 4K Home Distribution Matrix Kit is designed for the residential market delivering HD Video, Audio to 8 zones with total control and simplicity.

  • Page 11: Connection Procedure

    AVG-CS4K-88 4.3 Connection Procedure 1) Connect HDMI sources (e.g. Blu-ray) to HDMI input ports of the Matrix Switcher using good quality HDMI cables. 2) Connect the Pre-Installed CAT5e/CAT6 cable infrastructure to the Matrix Switcher and HDBaseT receivers. 3) Connect a HDTV or AV Receiver to the HDMI output port with a HDMI cable.

  • Page 12: System Operations

    AVG-CS4K-88 5. System Operations 5.1 Front Panel Button Control The Matrix Switcher can be controlled via the front panel. Please follow the basic programing instructions below: 1. To switch one input to an output: Example: Input 1 to Output 3 →...

  • Page 13: Ir Control

    AVG-CS4K-88 5.2 IR Control 5.2.1 IR Remote Connect a 5V IR receiver to the IR Control port of the Matrix Switcher, users can control it through the included IR remote. Here is a brief introduction to the IR remote. ① Standby button: Press it to enter/ exit standby mode.

  • Page 14: Controlling A Far-End Device From The Matrix

    AVG-CS4K-88 5.2.3 Controlling a Far-end Device from the Matrix location Connect an 5V IR receiver to the IR IN on the Matrix Switcher. Use the IR Remote of the far-end device to control the device locally. Connect an 5V IR receiver with IR carrier to the IR IN port of the Matrix Switcher, users can control a far-end output display via its IR remote locally.

  • Page 15: Controlling A Local Device Remotely

    AVG-CS4K-88 Controlling a Local Device remotely Note: Send command “%0901.” to enter infrared carrier enforcing mode if the 5V IR Receiver connected to IR IN of the receiver does not have an IR carrier.  Multiple to Multiple: (IR Matrix) The 8 “IR OUT”...

  • Page 16: Rs232 Control

    AVG-CS4K-88 Switching Operation: Sending command (reference to 5.2 RS232 Control): [x1]R[x2]. x1: Corresponding to the 8 IR OUT ports of the Matrix Switcher, the 5V IR transmitter connected to this port can be placed at the IR receiving area of output device or the Matrix Switcher itself.

  • Page 17: Rs232 Communication Commands

    AVG-CS4K-88 Here we use the software CommWatch.exe as example. The icon is showed as below: The interface for the control software is shown below: Parameter configuration area Monitoring area, for commands received. Command Sending area Please set the parameters for COM port, baud rate, data bit, stop bit and the parity bit correctly, only then will you be able to send a command in the Command Sending Area.
  • Page 18 AVG-CS4K-88 Command Function Feedback Example System Commands /*Type; Query the models information. XXXXX /%Lock; Lock the front panel buttons on the Matrix. System Locked! /%Unlock; Unlock the front panel buttons on the Matrix. System Unlock! /^Version; Query the version of firmware VX.X.X...
  • Page 19 AVG-CS4K-88 Command Function Feedback Example HDCP management command. [Y] is for input (value: I) or output (value: O); [X] is the number of the port, if the value of X is /%[Y]/[X]:[Z]. /%[Y]/[X]:[Z]. ALL, it means all ports; [Z] is for HDCP compliant status, the value may be 1 (HDCP compliant) or 0 (not HDCP compliant).
  • Page 20 AVG-CS4K-88 Command Function Feedback Example Auto HDCP management, activate carrier %0801. %0801 native mode %0900. Switch to carrier native mode. Carrier native %0901. Switch to force carrier mode. Force carrier %0911. Reset to factory default. Factory Default Check the command sent by port 1 when %9951.
  • Page 21 AVG-CS4K-88 Command Function Feedback Example HDCP Y Y Y N In 05 06 07 08 HDCP Y Y Y Y Out 01 02 03 04 HDCP Y Y Y Y %9974. Check the HDCP status of the outputs. In 05 06 07 08...

  • Page 22: Tcp/Ip Control

    AVG-CS4K-88 Command Function Feedback Example 43 45 43 01 44 41 2E Volume Up 43 45 43 01 44 42 2E Volume Down 5.4 TCP/IP Control Besides IR control and RS232 control, the Matrix Switcher boasts a TCP/IP port for IP control.
  • Page 23 AVG-CS4K-88 Connect the Matrix Switcher, a router and several PCs to setup a LAN (as shown in the following figure). Set the network subnet of the Matrix Switcher to the same as the router’s, then PCs within the LAN are able to control the Matrix Switcher.
  • Page 24 AVG-CS4K-88 There are 2 selectable usernames – admin (default password: admin) and user (default password: user). Logging in as the administrator allows access more configuration interfaces than a standard user. Here is a brief introduction to the interfaces. Main: Interface shown after logging in, provides intuitive I/O connection status and selection.
  • Page 25 AVG-CS4K-88 If modified, press Save to store the settings, or press Cancel to leave unchanged. Interface: Set title bar label and button labels, press Save to save the settings Configuration: Set HDCP Compliance status for every input, and manage EDID.
  • Page 26 AVG-CS4K-88 Network: Query and configure network settings including MAC address, IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway Note: Log in as user to access the main interface.

  • Page 27: Gui Update

    AVG-CS4K-88 5.4.3 GUI Update The GUI for the AVG-CS4K-88 Matrix Kit supports online updates at . Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in http://192.168.0.178:100 settings, the modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log into the configuration interface.
  • Page 28 AVG-CS4K-88 3840x2160 2D（30Hz） 3840x2160 2D（60Hz） Sending the command “UpgradeIntEDID[x].” via RS232 to change the embedded EDID data, x=1~6. 5.6 Firmware Upgrade via USB The Matrix Switcher has a USB port for firmware updates on the front panel. Follow these steps to update the firmware: Step1.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    AVG-CS4K-88 6. Specifications 6.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher Video Input Input 8 HDMI Input Connector Female HDMI Input Level T.M.D.S. 2.9V~3.3V Input Impedance 100Ω (Differential) Support 4K@60 4:2:0 & HDCP2.2 and is backward HDMI Standard compatible with all previous standards.

  • Page 30: Hdbaset Receiver

    AVG-CS4K-88 6.2 HDBaseT Receiver Input & Output Input 1 HDBaseT Female RJ45(with LED indicators); Input Connector Output 1 HDMI Output Connector Female HDMI 1 IR IN Control 1 IR OUT 3.5mm mini jacks Control Connector General Up to 4K×2K@60Hz Resolution Range...

  • Page 31: Panel Drawing

    AVG-CS4K-88 7. Panel Drawing 7.1 4K HDBaseT Matrix Switcher 7.2 HDBaseT Receiver...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

    AVG-CS4K-88 8. Troubleshooting & Maintenance Problems Causes Solutions Check whether the cables are The connected cables may not be connected correctly and in working connected correctly or faulty Colour loss or no video signal output condition Failed or loose connection...

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