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Ethereal CS-88M User Manual

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CS-88M, CS-44M
8x8 and 4x4 4K HDMI Matrix
The CS-88M and CS-44M supports up to 18Gbps 4K60, 4:4:4, HDR, Dolby Vision
The CS-88M and CS-44M are true 18Gbps 4K60 (4:4:4) 8x8 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-88M supports 8
HDMI sources (Blu-ray, UHD Blu-ray, satellite receiver, game consoles, PCs, etc. ...) and 8 separate
displays, while the CS-44M supports 4 HDMI sources and 4 HDMI displays. Allowing you to view any
of the connected sources on any of the connected displays at any one time.
Features:
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HDMI 2.0 (a/b)
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4K60 4:4:4 Support
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Full HDR Support (HDR 10 & 12 Bit)
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Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG
Support
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HDCP 2.2 (up-to)
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Web GUI Interface
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Advanced EDID Management
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IR, RS-232 and LAN Control Options
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Audio De-Embedding via SPIDF &
3.5mm jack
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Install in seconds
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Powerful EDID management
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Front Panel Control
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IR Remote
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IR & RS-232 Control
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LAN Control
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Driver Support for Crestron, C4, Etc.
In The Box:
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CS-88M or CS-44M HDMI Matrix
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IR Remote Control
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12V/4A Locking Power Supply

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  • Page 1 The CS-88M and CS-44M are true 18Gbps 4K60 (4:4:4) 8x8 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-88M supports 8 HDMI sources (Blu-ray, UHD Blu-ray, satellite receiver, game consoles, PCs, etc..) and 8 separate displays, while the CS-44M supports 4 HDMI sources and 4 HDMI displays.

  • Page 2: Front Panel Control

    Front Panel Control Switching The CS-88M and CS-44M can be switched from the front panel by selecting the OUTPUT button first and then selecting the INPUT button: 1. Press the OUTPUT button (1 through 8) on the bottom row that corresponds with the OUTPUT (Display, or Sink Device) you would like to send to a source.

  • Page 3: View Network Settings

    View Network Settings 1. Press and hold INPUT 3 and INPUT4 together for 3 seconds The CS-88M and CS-44M 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-88M or the CS-44M: 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. Switching Use the following page to switch between inputs and outputs from the web interface live. 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.
  • Page 5 Video Setting On this screen you can modify the video signal that is being output by the matrix. • either upscale, downscale or bypass the scaling feature • Enable to disable the Output Signal Generator o NOTE: The HDMI and HDbT outputs can be tested independent from each other. The CS-88MHDBTS and CS-44MHDBTS have the ability to extract audio out to either SPDIF or a Stereo 3.5.
  • Page 6 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 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 – Here you can give the individual inputs or outputs an Alias, or a name. E.g. if INPUT 1 is a cable box, you can name it “Cable”, or if OUTPUT 3 is the Master Bedroom TV, you can name it “Master Bed”...

  • Page 8: Edid Management

    EDID Management The CS-88M and CS-44M matrices have 29 pre-configured EDID settings. They also have 3 user defined EDID memories. 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-88M and the CS-44M. Where applicable, commands that show 1- 8 for inputs or outputs if used with the CS-44M do not exceed 4 for the inputs and outputs.
  • Page 10 SET OUTx AS INy Set Ex-Audio Output x To Input y{x=[0~8](0=ALL), y=[1~8]} SET OUTx STREAM ON/OFF Set Output x Stream ON/OFF{x=[0~8](0=ALL)} GET OUTx VS Get Output x Video Route{x=[0~8](0=ALL)} GET OUTx EXA Get Ex-Audio Output Enable/Disable Status{x=[0~8](0=ALL)} GET OUTx EDID DATA Get Output x EDID DATA{x=[1~8]} GET EXAMX MODE Get Ex-Audio Matrix Mode...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    HDMI 8x In, 8x Out CS-88M 1x RJ45 10/100 4x Coax SPDIF Out, 4x 3.5mm Stereo Out CS-44M Audio 8x Coax SPDIF Out, 4x 3.5mm Stereo Out CS-88M 1x IR 3 conductor input RS232 1x DB9 Female Environmental Operating Temperatures 23 to 125°F (-5 to 51°C)

  • Page 12: 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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