Ethereal CS-88MHDBTS User Manual

8x8 and 4x4 4k hdmi and hdbaset matrix

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CS-88MHDBTS, CS-44MHDBTS
8x8 and 4x4 4K HDMI and HDbaseT Matrix
The CS-88MHDBTS and CS-44MHDBTS are true 18Gbps 4K60 (4:4:4) 8x8 and 4x4 HDMI matrix
switches. Supporting HDMI 2.0(a/b), HDCP 2.2, up to 4K video resolution, and up to 18 Gbps
bandwidth. The CS-88MHDBTS supports 8 HDMI sources (Blu-ray, UHD Blu-ray, satellite receiver,
game consoles, PCs, etc. ...) and 8 separate displays, while the CS-44MHDBTS supports 4 HDMI
sources and 4 HDMI or mirrored HDbT displays. Allowing you to view any of the connected sources
on any of the connected displays at any one time.
Features:
HDMI 2.0 (a/b)
4K60 4:4:4 Support
Full HDR Support (HDR 10 & 12 Bit)
Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG Support
HDCP 2.2 (up-to)
Web GUI Interface
4 or 8 HDMI with Mirrored HDbT
Outputs
Scaling from 1080p up to 4K on the
HDMI outputs
Scaling from 4K down to 1080p on the
HDbT outputs
Advanced EDID Management
IR, RS-232 and LAN Control Options
Audio De-Embedding via SPIDF &
3.5mm jack
Install in seconds
Powerful EDID management
IR Remote
IR & RS-232 Control
LAN Control
Driver Support for Crestron, C4, Etc.
Bi-Directional IR and RS-232 on
extenders
Built in Test Pattern for each Output
In The Box:
CS-88MHDBTS or CS-44MHDBTS HDMI
Matrix
12V/4A Locking Power Supply

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  • Page 1 CS-88MHDBTS, CS-44MHDBTS 8x8 and 4x4 4K HDMI and HDbaseT Matrix The CS-88MHDBTS and CS-44MHDBTS are true 18Gbps 4K60 (4:4:4) 8x8 and 4x4 HDMI matrix switches. Supporting HDMI 2.0(a/b), HDCP 2.2, up to 4K video resolution, and up to 18 Gbps bandwidth.
  • Page 2: Front Panel Control

    3. Select the desired INPUT. EDID The CS-88MHDBTS and CS-44MHDBTS has the ability to control the EDID that the source devices sees as a display 1. Press and hold the INPUT button of the source you want to set EDID for 3 seconds 2.
  • Page 3 View Network Settings 1. Press and hold INPUT 3 and INPUT4 together for 3 seconds The CS-88MHDBTS and CS-44MHDBTS will cycle through the following information: Device IP, Host IP, Subnet Mask, and MAC Address. View Firmware Version To view the current firmware on the CS-88MHDBTS or the CS-44MHDBTS: 1.
  • Page 4: Web Interface

    Web Interface In order to access the Web Interface use a web browser (e.g. Internet Explorer, Chrome, Edge, Safari, etc.) and go to the IP address of the Matrix. Live Switch Use this page to switch between inputs and outputs from the web interface live. Link Info Use this screen to monitor the EDID information of the connected input devices.
  • Page 5 IR Setting The IR switching allows you to route the IR signals on the IR outputs manually if you need to have a fixed route. Note: By default the IR OUT is automatically routed with the active source. Video Setting On this screen you can modify the video signal that is being output by the matrix.
  • Page 6 Audio Setting Here you can turn on or off the extracted audio for the SPDIF digital Coax or 3.5 Stereo ports. You can also set the audio delay for the audio breakouts in order to combat any audio sync issues. Audio Matrix and EX-Audio Matrix Mode Here you can set the route of the audio in a matrix fashion for the extracted audio connections and bind the audio to follow either the INPUT, OUTPUT, or set it to be Matrixed.
  • Page 7 EDID Manage Here you can set or control the EDID for the individual inputs. System Settings IP Settings – Here you can set the network configurations. E.g. set the static IP address, change the TCP port, or find the MAC address. Port Alias Setting –...
  • Page 8: Edid Management

    EDID Management The CS-88MHDBTS and CS-44MHDBTS matrices have 29 pre-configured EDID settings. NOTE: In order to maximize compatibility, by default the matrix is set to a 1080p EDID. When using 4K sources, you will want to define a 4K EDID on that input (or read from the display).
  • Page 9: Ir Remote Control

    RS-232 TCP/IP Control Commands These commands apply to both the CS-88MHDBTS and the CS-44MHDBTS. Where applicable, commands that show 1-8 for inputs or outputs if used with the CS-44MHDBTS do not exceed 4 for the inputs and outputs.
  • Page 10 Your first Command is for the route, and looks like this: • A = Device Address (use this even if using a single unit, just put 00) • OUT = The Output you want to route the forthcoming command to •...
  • Page 11 SET OUTx VS Iny Set Output x To Input y{x=[0~4](0=ALL), y=[1~4]} SET OUTx HP VIDEOy Set HDMI Output VIDEO Mode {x=[0~4](0=ALL), y=[1,3](1=BYPASS,3=2K->4K)} SET OUTx TP VIDEOy Set HDBT Output VIDEO Mode {x=[0~4](0=ALL), y=[2,5](2=4K->2K,5=ICT Mode)} SET OUTx EXA EN/DIS Set Ex-Audio Output Enable/Disable{x=[0~4](0=ALL)} Set Ex-Audio Delay{x=[0~4](0=ALL), SET OUTx EXADL PHy y=[0~7](0=Bypass,1~7=90,180,270,360,450,540,630MS)}...
  • Page 12 SET INx EDID CY OUTy TP Copy HDBT Output y EDID To Input x(USER1 BUF){x=[0~4](0=ALL), y=[1~4]} SET INx EDID Uy DATAz Write EDID To User y Buffer of Input x{x=[0~4](0=ALL), y=[1~3],z=[EDID Data]} GET INx EDID Get Input x EDID Index{x=[0~4](0=ALL)} GET INx EDID y DATA Get Input x EDID y Data{x=[1~4],y=[0~32]} Network Setup Command...
  • Page 13: Specifications

    HDCP 2.2 and earlier Control Ports IR, RS-232, LAN Web GUI Ports 4x In, 4x Out CS-44MHDBTS HDMI 8x In, 8x Out CS-88MHDBTS 70 Meters/230Ft with 4x Out CS- 4K@60, 4:4:4, & HDR 44MHDBTS 100 Meters/328Ft with 8x Out CS- HDbaseT...
  • Page 14 92 Watts Max Input: AC 100-240V ~ 50/60Hz Power Supply Output: DC 12V 3A Physical MM: 50.8 x 256 x 441.33 Inch: 2 x 10.07 x CS-88MHDBTS: 17.375 MM: 44.45 x 225.42 x 438.15 Inch: 1.75 x 8.75 Dimensions CS-44MHDBTS: x 17.25...
  • Page 15: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions To protect the safety of any person using or handling these devices and to ensure the reliable operation of these products, please follow these instructions: 1. Use provided power supplies a. If alternate power supply is necessary, check Voltage, Polarity and Amperage to ensure sufficient and correct power is supplied to the device.

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