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SmartAVI HDR8X8 Installation Manual

8/16-port hdmi matrix switch with front panel, rs-232, ir, and tcp/ip control
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HDR8X8
HDR16X16
8/16-port HDMI Matrix Switch
with Front Panel, RS-232, IR, and TCP/IP Control
COMPLIANT
Installation
Manual
Made in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 HDR8X8 HDR16X16 8/16-port HDMI Matrix Switch with Front Panel, RS-232, IR, and TCP/IP Control COMPLIANT Installation Manual Made in the U.S.A.
  • Page 2 What’s in the Box? PART NO. DESCRIPTION HDR8X8/HDR16X16 HDMI 8X8/16X16 Router CCPWR06 6ft Power Cord Table of Contents INTRODUCTION & FEATURES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS HARDWARE INSTALLATION USING THE FRONT PANEL CONTROL USING THE SMARTCONTROL SOFTWARE OPTIONAL CONTROL METHODS USING THE IR REMOTE CONTROL (OPTIONAL)
  • Page 3 HDMI display. Users can switch to any source locally or remotely via Front Panel, RS-232, IR, or TCP/IP connection. It is controlled by Windows®-based software that is easy to understand and simple to use – a cornerstone of all SmartAVI products. Features •...
  • Page 4 Technical Specifications VIDEO HDTV Resolutions 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p, Supports all DVI-D Resolutions TV Resolution 480i Input Interface (8/16) HDMI Type A 19-pin Female TMDS Output Interface (8/16) HDMI Type A 19-pin Female TMDS Input Cable Length Up to 40 ft. Output Cable Length Up to 40 ft.

  • Page 5: Application Diagram

    Application Diagram HDR 16x16 Diagram for HDR 16X16 Shown Applications • Corporate or Educational Presentations • Financial (Remote Servers/User Control) • Call Centers for Technical Support • Industrial (Long-Range Workstation Isolation) • Airport Installations (Air Traffic Control/Passenger Information) • KVM Extension where Exceptional Quality of Signal is Crucial •...

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    2. Connect the male to male HDMI extension cables to the input devices and to the “IN” ports on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16. 3. Connect the displays to the “OUT” ports on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16. 4. Connect the power cord and power-on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16.
  • Page 7 ESC. IMPORTANT: Because HDCP takes time to negotiate, when switching ports, wait 2 seconds for the process to complete. Failure to do so may cause an error with the HDCP and the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 may lock up.
  • Page 8 RS-232 Acknowledge - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to send a confirmation that an RS-232 command has been received. RS-232 Checksum - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to verify all RS-232 data for errors in transmission. Send Update - Sets the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 to send an RS-232 command back to the controller when the configuration is changed via the front panel or remote control (optional).
  • Page 9 Using the SmartControl Software Find the Installation CD that came with your HDR8X8/HDR16X16 unit. This CD has the SmartControlPro software that you will need in order to control the unit using a computer. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM. On the CD you should see: •...
  • Page 10 Router Type: Select “HDR8X8/HDR16X16” Inputs/Outputs: Enter the number of Inputs/Outputs your HDR8X8/HDR8X8/HDR16X16 has. The HDR8X8/HDR16X16 can have up to 8/16 inputs and 8/16 outputs. Com Port: Select the appropriate com port that your computer is using to access the router.
  • Page 11 Using the SmartControl Software (continued) Main Routing Window On this screen you will notice the input buttons running down the left side while the output buttons run across the top. They are each labeled 1 through 8/16. Note: The three small colored buttons at the lower right labeled ALL, VIDEO, and AUDIO are not available if AV Split was not checked when you configured your router.
  • Page 12 Using the SmartControl Software (continued) The Main Routing Window enables you to control the router(s) connections by means of the Crosspoint panel, the button panel, or with pre-recorded routes called macros. Crosspoint Panel: This is probably the simplest way to route the connections. Simply click on the cross point itself.
  • Page 13 Using the SmartControl Software (continued) The Button Panel: These are the numbered buttons across the top and left sides. Click an output button on the top, and then click an input button on the left. Options for using the Button Panel •...
  • Page 14 Using the SmartControl Software (continued) Macros: This section of the window is used to save and play back macros. Macros store a set sequence of routes. To record a macro: 1. Click on the Record button (last button shown). A blinking “recording” message below this button will be displayed to indicate that all routes are being recorded.
  • Page 15 RS-232: Controlling the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 has never been simpler with SmartControl software. With SmartControl, you can assign a unique name to each port on the HDR8X8/HDR16X16, as well as each display, customizing projects to meet your needs. Although all the functions of the matrix are available locally on the front panel of the HDR8X8/HDR16X16, using SmartControl allows for customization of all the matrix functions.
  • Page 16 Using the IR Remote Control (optional) You have the option of controlling the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 via Remote Con- trol. The remote is used to control the HDR8X8/HDR16X16. The SM-EYE must be connected to the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 ( this is an optional connector not always available in all boxes) in order to interface the remote control with the matrix.
  • Page 17 Using RS-232 Control (optional) How to properly create an RS-232 connection between a PC and most SmartAVI RS-232 compliant devices Establish a connection to your RS- 232 compliant device: Connect a straight through male to female RS-232 cable (shown on right) to the RS-232 connector on the PC.
  • Page 18 There are two primary modes of operation for the HDR8X8/HDR16X16: Command Mode and Debug Mode. When connecting to the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 via RS-232, it will start in Command Mode (see Command Mode p. 19 for options). Debug Mode is a more user- friendly way of operating the HDR8X8/HDR16X16 and includes instructional menus.
  • Page 19 Using RS-232 Control (continued) To display the help menu for a list of commands, type “? <enter>” DBG>? =========================================================================== Command Line Interface Help: Enable/Disable debug [on][off] Switch Port sw [output] 1-16 [input] 1-16 Broadcast Port br [input] 1-16 Set output mode om [output] [mode# (0-2) | ?] Enable/Disable Output [output] [0 = disable | 1 = enable...
  • Page 20 Using RS-232 Control (continued) Command Mode: Command Mode allows raw commands to be sent to the HDR8X8/ HDR16X16 to control its various functions without the use of a menu or prompt. This mode is intended for advanced use only. There are two types of commands that you can issue the HDR8X8/HDR16X16: Commands with CHECKSUM and Commands without CHECKSUM.
  • Page 21 Using RS-232 Control (continued) Command Mode continued: 5) To query crosspoints from PC: //FxxU<CHK><CR> • If all outputs are connected to input 1 then a 4x4 Matrix will respond with <0x80><0x80><0x80><0x80><CR> • The router will send back one byte for each output and the string ends with a <CR>. The first byte sent is Output #1. In the example above, since there are 5 bytes total, we know that there are 4 outputs.
  • Page 22 Using RS-232 Control (continued) Command Mode continued: Sending Commands WITHOUT CHECKSUM 1) To set a video crosspoint: \\FxxMyyIzz<CR> e.g. to set video input 3 to output 12 on a router with frame address “0” send the command: \\F00M12I03<CR> 2) To set RS-232 crosspoint: \\FxxRyyIzz<CR>...
  • Page 23 Using the SMTCP module (optional) The SMTCP-2 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 the SMTCP-2 you can save up to 10 preset input/output configurations for easy access.
  • Page 24 Power on the SMTCP-2. When powered on, it will obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP from the network. The IP information for the SMTCP-2 will be displayed on the terminal screen as follows: ************************** * SmartAVI control is UP * version 10.12.20#6 ************************** addr:192.168.1.102 Mask:255.255.255.0...
  • Page 25 Using the SMTCP module (continued) prompted to enter a username and password. 7. The default login (case sensitive) is as follows: User ID: Admin Password: Pass 8. Once connected to the SMTCP-2, you will see the following menu of options: 1.
  • Page 26 Using the SMTCP module (continued) Controlling the SMTCP-2 via HTTP Once you have completed the Initial Setup for the SMTCP-2, you can now begin configuring it for your matrix. The following details the individual menu options in the web interface: Matrix Menu The matrix menu allows you to set the crosspoints for the matrix.
  • Page 27 Using the SMTCP module (continued) Device Config Menu The device configuration menu allows you to select the type of matrix you are using, specify the dimensions of the matrix, and assign names to the inputs, outputs and presets, reset the names and reset the system to factory defaults. To begin, set the type of device you are using from the drop-down menu labeled Device Type and specify the Matrix Dimensions.
  • Page 28 Using the SMTCP module (continued) User Administration Menu The User Administration menu allows you to change the user name and password for the SMTCP-2. The default user name for the SMTCP-2 is “Admin” and the password is “Pass”. Once you modify the login information, press the Submit button to make the changes.
  • Page 29 Using the SMTCP module (continued) Connecting to the SMTCP-2 for the first time WITHOUT DHCP The first time you connect the SMTCP-2, you will need to perform the following steps to set the initial configuration. This includes establishing an HTTP connection and manually setting the IP address for the SMTCP-2.

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