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LT88 / LT88E and associated LTB1 / LTB1E breakouts may feel quite hot to the touch. This is normal. Please ensure that these items have sufficient cool air flow around them. Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 2 Of 22...
Table of Contents INTRODUCING THE LEAF TRUE VIDEO MATRIX SYSTEM ....4 Overview ........................... 4 FRONT PANEL LAYOUT ................5 HDBase T Connections ....................6 Ethernet Ports ........................6 Front Panel LED display and selection buttons ............6 REAR PANEL LAYOUT: ................7 RJ12 control port ......................
Control of basic switching functions can be (also or instead) achieved via a proprietary Leaf controller such as the Leaf TC3 connected by 6 wire Telco cable and RJ12 (6P6C) modular connectors. Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual...
2. 16 x LED indicators as 2 rows of 8 3. 2 x press button switches 4. 8 x ethernet RJ45 type ports for connection of optional ethernet equipment (LT88E only) LT88 front panel LT88E front panel Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 5 Of 22...
2.1 HDBase T Connections Each Leaf True breakout is connected to the interface by way of a single Cat5e/6 cable to the HDBaseT output or zone ports across the lower part of the front panel. 2.2 Ethernet Ports The Ethernet ports across the upper part of the front panel of LT88E are for optional connection of Ethernet facilities for direct routing to remote Ethernet ports at each LTB1E breakout.
3 Rear panel layout: The LT88 and LT88E rear panels have the following fittings as depicted below. 1. 1 x RJ12 type Leaf Control input port 2. 1 x 4 way Dip Switch module 3. 8 x RCA S/PDIF (digital coax) audio input sockets 4.
3.1 RJ12 control port The 6 wire RJ12 port enables the LT88/E to be controlled by a proprietary LEAF controller such as the TC3. 3.2 4 way DIP switch module The rear panel accessible 4 position DIP switch controls functionality of the LT88/E.
Zone 8. The IR ports support direct connection and drive of Leaf “hammerhead” and other compatible 5 volt, 3 wire (Tip Ring Sleeve / stereo plug) IR detectors to Leaf LB41 and other compatible 2 wire (mono plug) IR blasters.
3.7 4 pin DIN power connector The LT88/E requires 4 Pin 12V power. WARNING. Failure to use the correct power supply as provided by Leaf Audio may result in incorrect operation and / or damage to the Leaf True Matrix system. Spring loaded locking sleeve...
Standard HDMI input ports are provided for the purpose of connecting HDMI sources. They are labelled 1 to 8. All Leaf True systems accord with the HDMI 1.4 specification and includes support of 3D formats. Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual...
4 BREAKOUTS A Breakout is the “receiving end” of the Leaf True system and one is required for each connected “zone” of the Leaf True system. There are 2 variants of breakouts for the Leaf True system. These are the Leaf LTB1 and Leaf LTB1E.
HDBaseT link. Irregular flashing may indicate an issue with the video link. OFF = No video content is being transferred. (Usually means that no source has been selected for that zone). Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 13 Of 22...
When a global command is sent then the existing source is unlocked Locking a zone to a source that is already switched to one or more other zones will cause that source to disconnect from those zones. Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 14 Of 22...
2. Press and hold operated the left hand press button switch on the front panel for 3 seconds to commence calibration. The 2 rows of LEDSs will “run” Left To Right alternatively Blue / Green Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 16 Of 22...
(source) is blue, then release the switch. The upper row of LEDs indicates the input sources 1 to 8 left to right. (Source 1 is depicted in this picture) Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 17 Of 22...
Press and hold the right hand press button switch for 3 seconds to clear all switched selections and set the unit to standby mode. Standby mode will be indicated by the upper left hand LED only, pulsing green / blue. Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 18 Of 22...
7 Interconnections 7.1 Possible interconnections at front panel LT88E depicted. LT88 is similar but without the Ethernet ports. 7.2 Possible interconnections at rear panel Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 19 Of 22...
7.3 Possible interconnections at LTB1E LTB1 is similar but without the Ethernet port. Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 20 Of 22...
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POWER 60W 5A 12V DC. Consumption depends on resolution of distributed video and features enabled. 120W supply included – Use Leaf Audio supply only. DIMENSIONS (W, D, H) 418(484 incl rack ears) x 290mm, x 88mm(102 incl feet) Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operated the equipment under FCC rules. Leaf LT88 / LT88E manual Page 22 Of 22...
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