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- Page 1 USER MANUAL AVS-HDMI2-8X8 VIDEO MATRIX SWITCHER 8X8 HDMI 2.0 24/7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AT 1.877.877.2269 OR VISIT BLACKBOX.COM SYSTEM MONITOR FIRMWARE...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..................................4 1. SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 5 2. OVERVIEW ...................................... 6 2.1 Introduction .......................................6 2.2 Features ........................................6 2.3 What’s Included ......................................6 2.4 Hardware Description ....................................7 2.4.1 Front Panel ........................................... - Page 3 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 TABLE OF CONTENTS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.3.3 EDID Configuration......................................25 7.3.4 Audio Output ........................................26 7.3.5 Status Setting ........................................27 7.3.6 Network Configuration ....................................28 7.3.7 Password Modification ....................................29 7.4 TCP/IP Configuration .....................................29 7.5 GUI Update ......................................30 8.
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Page 4: Safety Precautions
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 To ensure the best performance from the product, please read all instructions carefully before using the device. Save this manual for further reference. Š Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packing material for possible future shipment. Š... -
Page 5: Specifications
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION Input Input Signal (8) HDMI Input Connector (8) HDMI Type A female Output Output (8) HDMI, (8) SPDIF audio Output Connector (8) HDMI Type A female, (8) coax Control Control Signal... -
Page 6: Overview
Š 2.3 WHAT’S INCLUDED Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com Š (1) Video Matrix Switcher 8 x 8, HDMI 2.0, 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4, HDR, Audio Š... -
Page 7: Hardware Description
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.4 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the front and back panels of the Switcher. Tables 2-1 and 2-2 describe their components. 2.4.1 FRONT PANEL FIGURE 2-1. -
Page 8: Back Panel
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 2.4.2 BACK PANEL FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL TABLE 2-2. BACK-PANEL COMPONENTS NUMBER IN COMPONENT DESCRIPTION FIGURE 2-2 Inputs (8) HDMI Input ports connect the HDMI source device •... -
Page 9: System Connection
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM CONNECTION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.1 USAGE PRECAUTIONS Š Verify all components and accessories are included before installation. Š Š System should be installed in a clean environment with proper temperature and humidity. Š... -
Page 10: Connection Procedure
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 3: SYSTEM CONNECTION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 3.3 CONNECTION PROCEDURE STEP 1: Connect HDMI sources (e.g. DVD/PS4/Laptop) to HDMI input ports with HDMI cables. STEP 2: Connect HDMI displays (e.g. HDTV/Projector) to HDMI output ports with HDMI cables. STEP 3: Connect speakers/amplifiers to the SPDIF audio outputs with Toslink cables. -
Page 11: Panel Button Control
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 4: PANEL BUTTON CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 4.1 I/O CONNECTION SWITCHING The front panel features eight input selection buttons and eight output selection buttons for switching the I/O connection. 1. -
Page 12: Ir Control
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 5: IR CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 The Matrix Switcher features one built-in IR receiver to receive an IR signal from an IR remote to enable IR control. If the external IR receiver or other IR control device needs to be used, the IR IN port on rear panel can be connected. -
Page 13: Rs-232 Control
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 6: RS-232 CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 6.1 INSTALLATION/UNINSTALLATION OF RS-232 CONTROL SOFTWARE Š Installation: Copy the control software file to the computer connected with the splitter. Š Š... -
Page 14: Rs-232 Communication Commands
Data bit: 8 Stop bit: 1 Parity bit: None 6.3.1 SYSTEM COMMANDS TABLE 6-1. SYSTEM COMMANDS COMMAND FUNCTION FEEDBACK EXAMPLE Query the model AVS-HDMI2-8X8 /*Type; Query the version of firmware VX.X.X /^Version; EDID: Demo Mode AV:01->01 AV:01->02 AV:01->03 Switch to the“demo” mode, convert input and output in turn like1B1, 1B2, …4B3, 4B4, Demo. -
Page 15: Lock/Unlock Commands
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 6: RS-232 CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 6.3.2 LOCK/UNLOCK COMMANDS TABLE 6-2. LOCK/UNLOCK COMMANDS COMMAND FUNCTION FEEDBACK EXAMPLE Lock the front panel buttons System Locked! /%Lock; Unlock the front panel buttons System Unlock! /%Unlock;... -
Page 16: Scene Commands
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 6: RS-232 CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 TABLE 6-3 (CONTINUED). SWITCHING COMMANDS COMMAND FUNCTION FEEDBACK EXAMPLE Out 01 02 03 04 Connect Y Y Y Y Query the connection status of the outputs. %9972. -
Page 17: Hdcp Compliance
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 6: RS-232 CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 6.3.5 HDCP COMPLIANCE TABLE 6-5. HDCP COMPLIANCE COMMANDS COMMAND FUNCTION FEEDBACK EXAMPLE HDCP management command. Y=O is for output; X=1–8 is the number of the port, if the /%[Y]/[X]:[Z]. -
Page 18: Enable/Disable Digital Audio
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 6: RS-232 CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 6.3.7 ENABLE/DISABLE DIGITAL AUDIO TABLE 6-7. ENABLE/DISABLE DIGITAL AUDIO COMMANDS COMMAND FUNCTION FEEDBACK EXAMPLE Enable SPDIF audio output port x. • X=1-8, enable the port x. DigitAudio ON with [x]/ALL Outputs DigitAudioON[x]. -
Page 19: Tcp/Ip Control
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.1 CONTROL MODES TCP/IP default settings: IP is 192.168.0.178, Gateway is 192.168.0.1, and Serial Port is 4001. IP can be changed as needed, Serial Port cannot be changed. - Page 20 NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Internet WIRELESS ROUTER CAT5e TCP/IP PORT FIGURE 7-2. CONNECT TO LAN STEP 1: Connect the TCP/IP port of the Switcher to the Ethernet port of the PC with twisted pair. STEP 2: Set the PC’s network segment to the same as the the Switcher.
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Page 21: Tcp/Ip Communication Software Control
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.2 TCP/IP COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE CONTROL (Example of TCPUDP software) 1. Connect a computer with TCPUDP software to the Switcher. Open the TCPUDP software (or any other TCP/IP communication software) and create a connection, enter the IP address and port of Switcher (default IP: 192.168.0.178, port:4001): FIGURE 7-3. -
Page 22: Web-Based Gui Control
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE TECHNICAL CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.3 WEB-BASED GUI CONTROL The switcher can be controlled via web-based GUI. It allows users to interact with the switcher through graphical icons and visual indicators. -
Page 23: Scene Setting
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 This system divides into administrator and user mode. Š Administrator mode: User name: admin; Password: admin (default setting) Š Š User mode: User name: user; Password: user (default setting) Š... -
Page 24: I/O Connection Switching
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.3.2 I/O CONNECTION SWITCHING Click the I/O icon to enter the following interface, it provides intuitive I/O connection switching. FIGURE 7-7. CONTROL MENU The button matrix displays every possible connection between every input and output. Users can carry out the connections by clicking the corresponding button. -
Page 25: Edid Configuration
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.3.3 EDID CONFIGURATION 1. Click the Setting button to enter the configuration interface. FIGURE 7-8. EMBEDDED EDID All embedded EDID of the switcher are shown in the above interface. Users can select EDID in accordance with actual needs. 2. -
Page 26: Audio Output
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 The EDID of INPUT device can be gained from OUTPUT devices. STEP 1: Select one OUTPUT device to copy its EDID. STEP 2: Select one or more input devices that need to add EDID. When To All inputs is selected, all input devices will copy the EDID from the output device. -
Page 27: Status Setting
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.3.5 STATUS SETTING Š Product Name and Model: Click “Status” to enter the following interface to modify the name and mode of this machine. This will Š... -
Page 28: Network Configuration
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 Š Scene name: Select “Scene” to enter the following interface to modify the name of scenes. Š FIGURE 7-13. STATUS — SCENE 7.3.6 NETWORK CONFIGURATION Click “Network”... -
Page 29: Password Modification
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.3.7 PASSWORD MODIFICATION Click “Password” to enter the following interface to inquire and modify the admin or user password. FIGURE 7-15. PASSWORD In the above interface, turn on the Front Panel to lock all buttons of machine, they cannot be operated. 7.4 TCP/IP CONFIGURATION IP address, subnet mask, and Gateway of the switcher can be modified via GUI from the above description, but beyond that users can configure the IP port, including IP reset, password reset, and IP module firmware update on the WebServer. -
Page 30: Gui Update
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 7.5 GUI UPDATE GUI for the switcher supports online update in http://192.168.0.178:100. Type the username and password (the same as the GUI log-in settings, modified password will be available only after rebooting) to log in the configuration interface. After that, click Administration at the source menu to get to Upload Program as shown below: FIGURE 7-17. -
Page 31: Firmware Upgrade Through Usb Port
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 8: FIRMWARE UPGRADE THROUGH USB PORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 -The matrix switcher has a USB port for online firmware upgrade on the front panel. Follow these steps to upgrade firmware: STEP 1: Copy the upgrade software and the latest upgrade file (.bin) to PC. -
Page 32: Dimensional Drawing
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 CHAPTER 9: DIMENSIONAL DRAWING TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 FIGURE 9-1. DIMENSIONAL DRAWING 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Cannot control the device by RS-232/ Contact Black Box Technical Support The device is broken. IR remote/front panel buttons at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com NOTE: If the problem persists after following the above troubleshooting steps, contact Black Box Technical Support at 877-877-2269 or info@blackbox.com 1.877.877.2269 BLACKBOX.COM... -
Page 34: Appendix A. Regulatory Information
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.1 FCC STATEMENT Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. -
Page 35: Nom Statement
NEED HELP? LEAVE THE TECH TO US LIVE 24/7 APPENDIX A: REGULATORY INFORMATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1.877.877.2269 A.3 NOM STATEMENT 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura. 3. -
Page 36: Appendix B. Disclaimer/Trademarks
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