Factor Electronics HDBaseT-8x8Matrix Manual

4k/18g 8x8 hdmi/hdbaset matrix w/ loop output

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HDBaseT-8x8Matrix
4K/18G 8x8 HDMI/HDBaseT Matrix w/ Loop output
Factor Electronics
4159 McConnell Drive
Burnaby B.C. Canada V5A-3J7
PH-778-800-1918
info@factorelectronics.com
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www.factorelectronics.com info@factorelectronics.com

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  • Page 1 HDBaseT-8x8Matrix 4K/18G 8x8 HDMI/HDBaseT Matrix w/ Loop output Factor Electronics 4159 McConnell Drive Burnaby B.C. Canada V5A-3J7 PH-778-800-1918 info@factorelectronics.com www.factorelectronics.com info@factorelectronics.com...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully before connecting, operating or adjusting this product. Please keep this manual for future reference. SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE RECOMMENDED This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged by electrical spikes, surges, electric shock, lightning strikes, etc.
  • Page 3 expose the user to dangerous voltages resulting in an electrical shock. 8) Do not disassemble the device for any reason. Doing so will void the manufacturer’s warranty. Also, our unique case is an integral part of the design of this unit and is responsible for cooling and circuitry shielding.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction:......................6 Features: ......................... 6 Panel Descriptions ....................7 Front Panel ......................7 Rear Panel ......................9 Remote Control ..................... 10 Application Diagram ..................... 11 RS-232 Pin Assignment ..................11 Specifications: ....................... 12 Package Contents: ....................13 GUI Control ......................
  • Page 5 Standard Replacement ..................26 Once you have obtained an RMA number............27 Please note: ..................... 27 www.factorelectronics.com info@factorelectronics.com...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction: The HDBASET-8X8MATRIX is a HDMI 2.0 matrix switcher with a combination of 8 HDMI outputs and 8 HDBaseT outputs. This allows for cost-effective integration of local displays or AV receivers within an installation. This matrix supports all the latest features of the HDMI 2.0 specification such as 4K UHD resolutions (4K2K@60Hz YUV 4:4:4), HDR (High Dynamic Range), Deep Color, and High Definition audio.
  • Page 7: Panel Descriptions

    Panel Descriptions Front Panel LED display – Shows the status of input-output selections, EDID info etc. IR receiver window – Receives the IR signal from the included remote control Power LED indicator – Indicates the status of the power for the matrix. Power button –...
  • Page 8 D1200 D1200=DVI 1920 x 1200 OUT1 OUT1=Copy OUTPUT1 EDID to INPUTx OUT2 ALL=Set EDID to ALL INPUTs OUT2=Copy OUTPUT2 EDID to INPUTx OUT3 OUT3=Copy OUTPUT3 EDID to INPUTx OUT4 OUT4=Copy OUTPUT4 EDID to INPUTx OUT5 OUT5=Copy OUTPUT5 EDID to INPUTx OUT6 OUT6=Copy OUTPUT6 EDID to INPUTx OUT7...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel 17. Ground – Grounding symbol 18. IR Output 1-8 –3.5mm mono phone-jack, connect to the included IR emitter cables 19. Global IR output -- 3.5mm mono phone-jack 20. TCP/IP port – RJ45 connector, connect to LAN 21. RS-232 port -- DB9 female connector, 22.
  • Page 10: Remote Control

    C. Press PTP button if you wish to instantly mirror all inputs and outputs (Example: Input 1 to Output 1, Input 2 to Output 2 etc.) NOTE: 1. EDID Set Up from the remote control is not available for HDBASET-8X8MATRIX 2. The button press sequence should be finished in 5 seconds, otherwise the operation is cancelled.
  • Page 11: Application Diagram

    Application Diagram RS-232 Pin Assignment HDBASET-8X8MAT Remote Control Console Assignment Assignment www.factorelectronics.com info@factorelectronics.com...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Baud Rate: 57600 bps Data Bit: 8-bit Parity: None Stop Bit: 1-bit Flow Control: None Specifications: Bandwidth 6 Gbps per color Video Input Connectors 8x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female 8x HDBaseT RJ45 connector, Video Output Connectors 2x HDMI Type A, 19-pin, female 1x DB9 connector RS232 Serial port 8x 3-pin green phoenix...
  • Page 13: Package Contents

    Package Contents: 1x HDBASET-8X8MATRIX 1x 24V/6A DC power supply 1x Remote control 9x IR Emitter 9x IR Receiver. 1x pair of mounting ears. GUI Control PC System Microsoft Windows Operation System Installation 8x8 HDMI Matrix controller software is very easy to install. Copy the “8x8 HDMI Matrix Controller vx.x.exe”...
  • Page 14 Common information Click to select tab page ① COM port or TCP connect status ② Control command process status ③ Prompt message display area ④ Date and Time display “General” page ① Select control mode: RS232 COM mode (Auto COM ports detected) or TCP mode ②...
  • Page 15 ⑤ Click to configure the selected Matrix’s TCP control configurations ⑥ Click to connect or disconnect the PC and the Matrix ( Connection will be established automatically before control commands are sent ) ⑦ Click to refresh the device status: include the device information displayed in ⑨ area and Input/output port connection status in ⑩...
  • Page 16 ③ Set IP address, not editable when Auto IP mode is selected. Note: The last IP BYTE’s range is 2-252. ④ Matrix device MAC address ⑤ Click OK to set the configuration. If the configuration is set OK, the Matrix will be searched out again ⑥...
  • Page 17 Define the tags for the respective Input ports, then the connected devices can be easily remembered and recalled. Click the buttons with “×” caption to delete a tag if a tag is still used by any other Input port, the delete action will be discarded.
  • Page 18 “Settings” page ① LED which displays the Input number for respective Output port ② Click to select an Input port for the respective Output port ③ Click to select previous or next Input port for the respective Output port ④ Displays the Output /Input with tag information when the mouse moves over the ② buttons ⑤...
  • Page 19 Pop-up Menu Cursor over ② the set buttons, and right click to display the menu pop up: www.factorelectronics.com info@factorelectronics.com...
  • Page 20 All Outputs: All Outputs from the same Input “1 Output” to “7 Outputs”: Set the current Output ( right click the mouse ) ( x range is from 1 to 7, set total x Outputs at the same time ) All output(s) from the same Input Port to Port: Output1 to Input1, Output2 to Input2, Output3 to Input3, etc.
  • Page 21 “EDID control” page ① Set the EDID mode for a selected Input port or All Input ports, click the “Set” button to complete the action. NOTE: When setting User1/User2 EDID modes , Download EDID content to the User1 Memory/User2 Memory first. The User1/User2 default EDID content is 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0.
  • Page 22 ⑧ Click to clear the EDID content displayed in the grid “IR Configuration” page To enable or disable the IR control function. When the box is checked, the IR control function is enabled; otherwise, the IR control function is disabled. This setting is not memorized, the IR control function is always enabled after power up.
  • Page 23 “FW upgrade” page ① Click to open the firmware file (file extension is “.fw”). ② Firmware upgrade progress bar ③ Click the button to upgrade the firmware. ④ Firmware upgrade message display ⑤ Click to clear the messages displayed in the memo box. NOTE: If failure occurs during the upgrade firmware process, the following steps SHOULD be done sequentially to establish the next upgrade procedure: Power down the Matrix...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Factor Electronics strongly recommends all equipment be returned in its original packaging. Factor Electronics’s obligations under this warranty are limited to repair or replacement of failed parts, at the option of Factor Electronics and the return shipment to the buyer of the repaired or replaced parts. www.factorelectronics.com info@factorelectronics.com...
  • Page 25: Limitations Of Warranty

    The warranty does not apply to any part of a product that has been installed, altered, repaired, or misused in any way that, in the opinion of Factor Electronics, would affect the reliability or detracts from the performance of any part of the product, or is damaged as the result of use in a way or with equipment that had not been previously approved by Factor Electronics.
  • Page 26: Rma Policy

    RMA Policy When returning product to Factor Electronics for any reason, the customer should fill out the official RMA form to obtain a RMA number. Without the permission or approval, Factor Electronics will be no responsible for any return.
  • Page 27 Shipping your RMA to Factor Electronics using regular mailing envelopes is not acceptable, as they do not protect the product from damage during shipping. Factor Electronics will not repair or replace a module that is shipped in such a way that the product is not properly protected.

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